This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that salvation is not a destination, but a journey. It is an invitation to follow Jesus like sheep follow their shepherd through a messy journey of transformation called Discipleship. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
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2. APPLICATION
The Apostle Peter experienced key areas of transformation as he followed Jesus.
Which one(s) have you experienced? Tell us about it.
1. ___ My guilt has been transformed into the peace of God’s forgiveness.
2. ___ My confusion about Jesus has been transformed into the conviction that He is Lord.
3. ___ My doubt about sticking to Jesus has been transformed into loyalty for Him.
4.___ The deepest shame has been transformed into resting in His embrace.
5. ___ My fear about the future has been transformed into devotion for Him.
3. GET DEEPER
Which one of these three obstacles are keeping you from experiencing deeper transformation?
Tell us about it.
1. ___ Stagnation: I have not invested enough time in growing in my faith and understanding.
2. ___ Irrelevance: I am attending church, but I am not living an impactful life.
3. ___ Distortion: I have grown discouraged because I am not as spiritually mature as I should be.
4. ___ None of the above.
4. GROUP PRAYER:
Dear Lord Jesus,
a. Thank You for loving me and inviting me to follow You.
b. Help me follow Your voice like a sheep follows the shepherd, so I will not walk astray from You.
c. You are the Good Shepherd, so bring me close to You that I may be transformed by Your presence.
d. Like the Apostle Peter, I desire to grow deeper, so I will not remain ineffective and unproductive, but live for greater kingdom impact.
e. Strengthen our ministry at ECB, that we may follow You like a flock.
f. Make us into a community where people will find healing and be transformed by your presence.
g. Thank you for the promise that You will complete the work You started in my life!
h. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
In this study we learned that salvation is not a destination, but a journey. It is an invitation to follow Jesus like sheep follow their shepherd through a messy journey of transformation called Discipleship. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
________________________________________________________________
2. APPLICATION
The Apostle Peter experienced key areas of transformation as he followed Jesus.
Which one(s) have you experienced? Tell us about it.
1. ___ My guilt has been transformed into the peace of God’s forgiveness.
2. ___ My confusion about Jesus has been transformed into the conviction that He is Lord.
3. ___ My doubt about sticking to Jesus has been transformed into loyalty for Him.
4.___ The deepest shame has been transformed into resting in His embrace.
5. ___ My fear about the future has been transformed into devotion for Him.
3. GET DEEPER
Which one of these three obstacles are keeping you from experiencing deeper transformation?
Tell us about it.
1. ___ Stagnation: I have not invested enough time in growing in my faith and understanding.
2. ___ Irrelevance: I am attending church, but I am not living an impactful life.
3. ___ Distortion: I have grown discouraged because I am not as spiritually mature as I should be.
4. ___ None of the above.
4. GROUP PRAYER:
Dear Lord Jesus,
a. Thank You for loving me and inviting me to follow You.
b. Help me follow Your voice like a sheep follows the shepherd, so I will not walk astray from You.
c. You are the Good Shepherd, so bring me close to You that I may be transformed by Your presence.
d. Like the Apostle Peter, I desire to grow deeper, so I will not remain ineffective and unproductive, but live for greater kingdom impact.
e. Strengthen our ministry at ECB, that we may follow You like a flock.
f. Make us into a community where people will find healing and be transformed by your presence.
g. Thank you for the promise that You will complete the work You started in my life!
h. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!