Have you ever experienced joy in the midst of suffering?
How has suffering produced perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope in your life?
Scripture References - Philippians 4:6-7
In what ways, if any, do you struggle with anxiety?
What’s going well with your prayer life? What needs improvement?
Scripture References - Philippians 4:8-9
Are you thinking about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy? Discuss.
Describe a biblical teaching that you are trying to put into practice.
Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
Discuss the following questions with your life group:
How faithful are you in attending Life Church Sunday services? What impact does this have on the service and on our visitors?
How punctual are you for Sunday service? What impact does this have on the service, our visitors, and on the people who serve on Sunday?
Do you serve at Life Church or do you attend only as a "consumer Christian"?
Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and spend a minute or two worshipping God. Then take another minute or two to ask God to speak to you about your partner(s) and wait quietly for him to speak to you. Share what God tells you with your partner.
Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and take turns sharing a personal belief that you have. It doesn't have to be related to God or the Bible and it doesn't even have to be an important belief - just something you personally believe. You partner or partners should then probe your belief by asking the following questions (in the order that they appear):
Question 1: What do you mean by that?
Question 2: How did you come to believe that?
Question 3: Have you ever considered . . . ?
Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and use one of the following passages to explain salvation to your partner.
Parable Of The Sower - Luke 8:4-15
Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son - Luke 15
Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
"For God so loved the world . . ." - John 2:23 - 3:21
