Bloom Church (St. Paul, MN)

discussion questions:
Intro (use if there are new people)

• Name?
• Where you live?
• Occupation?
• Favorite Hobby/Pastime?

Getting-to-Know-Me

• What is something you are glad you will never have to do again?
• What is the best thing that happened in the past two weeks? (the thing you were most excited about or thankful for)

Application

• Is there anyone in your life that seems to have great trust and faith in God?
• In your opinion, why don’t people trust God more?
• Are there any things that tend to remind you to trust God more?
• What are some area’s in your life that you need to trust God for help?

Into-the-Bible

• Read 2 Peter 1:5-9.  Talk about how understanding Gods grace is important in seeing change in our life? (The Voice translation can be found on biblegateway.com)

Closing/Prayer

• What was the hardest part of the last two weeks? (Something you struggled with, or need prayer for)

 

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discussion questions:
Intro (use if there are new people)

• Name?
• Where you live?
• Occupation?
• Favorite Hobby?

Getting-to-Know-Me

• What musician have you found yourself listening to lately?
• What is the best thing that happened in the past two weeks? (the thing you were most excited about or thankful for)

Application

• Is your life at times so busy that it crowds out God? How can we change this?
• Do you think stories in the bible or your own stories of encounters with God have more of an impact on your friends? Why do you think this is?
• What do you think the main excuses are people give to why their story isn’t important?
• Why do you think hospitality is shown as an important trait and where do you need to be more hospitable?

Into-the-Bible

• Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21.  How should this change our outlook on sharing the Kingdom of Heaven? (The Voice translation can be found on biblegateway.com)

Closing/Prayer

• What was the hardest part of the last two weeks? (Something you struggled with, or need prayer for)

 

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Intro (use if there are new people)

• Name?
• Where you live?
• Occupation?
• Favorite Hobby?

Getting-to-Know-Me

• What is it that you look forward to most this time of year?
• What is the best thing that happened in the past two weeks? (the thing you were most excited about or thankful for)

Application

• Who are some people who have been sent to help you along in your faith?
• Are there any areas in your life that you are withholding grace from yourself?
• Are there people who have hurt you in the past that you need to forgive?

Into-the-Bible

• Read Acts 9:1-15.  How would you respond if you were Ananias? (The Voice translation can be found on biblegateway.com)

Closing/Prayer

• What was the hardest part of the last two weeks? (Something you struggled with, or need prayer for)

 

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Intro (use if there are new people)

• Name?
• Where you live?
• Occupation?
• Favorite Hobby?

Getting-to-Know-Me

• If you were dying and could give only one piece of advice to a young person, what would you say?
• What is the best thing that happened in the past two weeks? (the thing you were most excited about or thankful for)

Application

• List any bible characters or stories that you relate to and share why?
• What human flaws are you glad the bible shows in the stories?
• Why is it important that God uses flawed people with common human tendencies in the stories of the bible?
• Are there any excuses you tell yourself as to why you think God wouldn’t be able to use you?

Into-the-Bible

• Read John 17. Describe how this text affects you, and the importance of each of us being real and relatable, examples of Christ’s love to those around us. (The Voice translation can be found on biblegateway.com)

Closing/Prayer

• What was the hardest part of the last two weeks? (Something you struggled with, or need prayer for)

 

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Closing/Prayer

• What was the hardest part of the last two weeks? (Something you struggled with, or need prayer for)

 

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