DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS Pastor David opened up the last two sermons by referencing how Jesus is both immanent and transcendent. Which of these characteristics do you tend to primarily associate with Jesus, and why? Why do you think that Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John, but not the rest of the disciples? How does Je…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS As a group, look back at John 11:1-44. What stands out to you about the way that Jesus ministers to Mary and Martha? David’s main idea was, “When we suffer, Jesus ministers to us with his tender love, timing, truth, tears, and triumph.” Which of those five “T’s” have you found the most comforting when you ha…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you from yesterday’s message? Just as Nicodemus came to Jesus by night out of fear of how the rest of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin would perceive him, has there ever been any moments in your life where you avoided revealing your beliefs about Jesus out of fear of others? With a new birth com…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out most to you in this message? What is something that you see in our world that seems to be the result of spiritual blindness? Can you recall life without Christ in your life and the spiritual blindness that you experienced? What were key elements is your journey toward spiritual sight? How do y…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What are situations in your life where you feel Satan has an opportune time to tempt you to sin or to doubt God’s goodness? Where were you when you first encountered Jesus? Who first told you about Him? Have you told your friends and family about Jesus? How would you describe where you are in your journey wi…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What is your main takeaway from the message? What do you suppose the disciples may have said about going through Samaria to get to Galilee? Why? How does Jesus’ offer of “living water” differ from what the woman thinks he means (John 4:10-15)? Why did the woman focus the conversation on a religious controver…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you in the message? The Centurion’s care for others was remarkable given his position of authority. Who is someone you know who surprisingly puts others above himself/herself? Humility requires the ability to see oneself in proper perspective related to God and others. What makes it difficu…

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS Discuss the definition of discipleship. Feel free to look it up and come to a consensus in the group. In what ways do you see yourself as a disciple and in what ways could you improve? How important is baptism for the believer? What has your baptism meant to you? If you have not been baptized as a believer, …

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you most about this message? We all likely struggle with the issue of possessions in some way. What is your specific struggle? Wanting more, finding security there and not in the Lord? When you consider the elements of godliness that we discussed, which rise to the surface as particular cha…

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS What stood out to you most in this message? Why do you think maintaining order in the church is so challenging? What are elements of a church that operates well and those that do not? In what ways are you investing in others and being invested in by others? What steps could you take to sure up the investment…

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