Small Group Questions

November 30 - December 6

Sermon Series: Friends & Family

Week 5: You - The Common Denominator

Ice Breaker, if Needed:

What is your favorite Christmas song? Least favorite? Why? Sing a few bars!

Discussion Questions for Small Groups or Individual Study

1. Read Matthew 5:13-16. What did the disciples have to do to be considered salt and light by Jesus? What did Jesus mean by “salt”?

2. Read Job 2:11-13. Job’s friends started off their comfort of their friend well. When was the last time you provided comfort to a friend? When was the last time you accepted the comfort of another? Which is more challenging for you?

3. Read Genesis 50:18-21. Do you have a family member you need to forgive or to seek forgiveness from? How could Joseph’s example of forgiveness provide you some direction? How might you go about seeking forgiveness?

4. Matt spoke about a city on a hill providing hope and light as being a reflection of Jesus. What areas of your life reflect Jesus? How do you know?

5. After Matt’s description of “evangelizing at work (or school)”, do you feel comfortable and/or confident if a co-worker/classmate were to ask you about your faith? If not, how could you prepare for such a conversation? Review 1 Peter 3:15

6. You may not have to go up to Sunset Mesa to hear how you can bless your community. Has God spoken to you about how you could bless your community?