Small Group Resources
Small Group Discussion Questions
October 18 - 24
Sermon Series: The Home Team
Week 4: The Biblical Man
Ice Breaker if Needed
Who is your favorite movie, TV, or literary hero and why?
Discussion Questions
- If you are a man, share how you knew you had moved from being a boy to being a man. If you are a woman, share what you observe about the differences between a boy and a man. For both, what are the differences in how boys vs. men move through life? In their work? In their relationships? In their care for others? In their faith?
- List characteristics of an immature man. What is dangerous about an immature man? What happens in a society that tolerates and validates immature men? Read Ephesians 4:14-15. As a follower of Christ, who are men expected to become more like?
- Read Matthew 5:33. What is this oath? What does keeping oaths have to do with being a Biblical man? What is the mission men should embrace? Read Matthew 10:37-39. What happens when a man’s mission is to seek the approval of other men, rather than Christ? How effective is he as a leader?
- Describe how Jesus spoke to others. Where do you see pride, arrogance, deviousness, or meanness in His character? Where do you see obedience, purposefulness, and directness? Where and how did He serve? What should men do with these truths?
- Read John 6:38. What is strength? Why does it take strength to do the will of God and resist wavering? Where does opposition to Biblical manhood come from? How have you opposed it?
- One of the attributes of a Biblical man is fearing the Lord and keeping His commandments. Can anyone do these things passively? Why or why not? What action must you take to reject passivity in your life? Read Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. What is the duty described? When was the last time you considered and stepped into obedience with what a Holy God has commanded you?
- Another attribute of a Biblical man is to work and care for what God has given. Read Genesis 2:15 and 1 Timothy 5:8. What is God’s view on providing and protecting? What is the barrier or biggest challenge to living as a man who lives on mission to provide and protect?
- Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. What is the fundamental foundation of everything a Biblical man is called to be? What happens if love is missing from leadership? From providing and protecting? Read Micah 6:8. What else does the Lord require? Share about a man you know who exemplifies these qualities.
- Read Ezekiel 33:6-7. Who is a watchman? Men: Are you ready to be held accountable? What trumpets do you need to blow?