DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS Why do you think the story of Jesus’ ascension is often neglected in Christian circles? Why would Luke record the ascension at the beginning of Acts when he just recorded it at the end of his Gospel account? How does the ascent show Jesus’ threefold ministry as prophet, priest, and king? How does the ascensi…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you most about this message? What have you learned about trusting god in your journey of faith? How has our series in the Book of Psalms helped in developing trust? Discuss the reality of God’s provision and providence even in the midst of life’s challenges. Provide examples from your own l…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you in this message? What do you do in an effort to keep the joy of your salvation alive and growing? What makes it difficult for you to maintain that joy in your salvation? Who is the person or two at the top of your list of people who need salvation in Christ? What is one step you can mak…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you in this message? When you think of coming to faith in Christ describe your experience of brokenness? Why is it difficult to maintain a grasp on the reality of brokenness in our lives? Do you tend to be a person who has a hard time releasing past brokenness or one who tends to forget bro…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you in this message? Have you ever had a time in your journey in which you felt that you had been forsaken by God? Please share it if you feel comfortable. What facilitated you being able to come through that time? Were other followers of Jesus Christ helpful during that time? Why or why no…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you in this message? Describe the how generally thankful you tend to be? What makes it difficult or easy for you to be thankful? Is there anything in particular that makes it difficult to be thankful at this time? How has the Lord provided for you in a difficult situation? We said that a sp…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS Discuss what stood out to you most in this week’s message. Have you ever “groaned” before the Lord that He would intervene in an unjust situation in your life? Describe it. How have you struggled with the command to love your enemies and a conviction for justice in the same situation? Explain. How well do yo…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS Last week we talked about the foundation of embracing the full counsel of God, including the Gospel message of Christ. Open in a prayer of commitment to this notion. What stood out to you most in this week’s message? How well do you consider the handiwork of God as a prompt to praise Him? What gets in the wa…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you most in this message? What role has worship played in your own spiritual journey? Prominent? Minimal? Haven’t really thought about it? React to the statement that worship is designed to shape the heart and the mind together. How have you historically seen the psalms and their value pers…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What is one thing from this message that really stood out to you? What did Greg mean when he said we should be “radical like Jesus”? In what ways was Jesus radical? Who shared the gospel with you before you were a believer in Jesus? Does evangelism sound scary or exciting to you? Why? When was the last time …

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