Our world is changing at a rapid rate which can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure. Do you ever find yourself wondering “what should I do?”…. about family, kids, work, the future? During the brand-new series “Red Skies: Signs of the Times,” we’ll gain Biblical understanding for today that will empower us to navigate tomorrow with hope and confidence.
Week 1 Discussion Questions
Question 1:
In what ways do you feel pushed around by the demands of life?
How does your every day life need to shift in order to live according to the plans God has for your life?
Question 2:
Do you need to release control and make space for there to be divine interruptions?
In other words, how do you practically lean in to the “inconvenient” life?
Question 3:
Living this kind of life requires boldness. What are some ways that you can increase your level of boldness in your pursuit after the call of God on your life?
Question 4:
Knowing that God has set eternity in our hearts, how does your daily mindset need to shift according to God’s Word instead of the way the world thinks?
Week 2 Discussion Questions
Question 1:
In a world where generations are often separated by preferences, how can you shift or lay down your own preferences in order to champion the generations around you?
Question 2:
Regardless of what generation you find yourself in, you have a part to play in the Kingdom of God! The Church needs YOU! In what ways do you feel like you can become more proactive in the gifts and purpose that God has places in you?
Question 3:
Knowing that God created us to enjoy life and play well, as Dr. Sweet mentioned, does your daily routine or mindset need to shift?
Question 4:
When looking at the many generations represented in our world and especially in the Church, what are some ideas, hopes, or dreams you have for the future as we live out our faith together?
Week 3 Discussion Questions
Question 1:
Romans 12 calls us to be living sacrifices. When we look at our own lives, knowing God is moving all the time, how can we apply this daily in our journey of faith?
Question 2:
How can you begin to use the authority you have in Jesus to walk in boldness, pray with courage for miracles, and shine bright as Pastor Chris talks about?
Question 3:
In this life, we often turn to social media, culture, and our own thoughts first instead of the Word of God. What do you turn to first and how does your focus need to shift?
Question 4:
The Word of God is a daily need for each of us, equipping us to live at our best. How can you increase your appetite and hunger for God’s Word in your daily life?
Week 4 Discussion Questions
Question 1:
The world we live in is out mission field. How can you grow a missional mindset to fulfill the Great Commission, as mentioned in Mark 16:15, in our cities and places of influence?
Question 2:
In the current culture we live in, what challenges or hurdles do you face when it comes to treating people like Jesus would? (i.e. disagreements, offenses, judgements, hurt, political differences, relational divisions, ect.)
Question 3:
As Christ followers we are called to have “agape” love for one another – that we would lay down our lives. With God and the Holy Spirit’s help, how can you practically begin to grow in your agape love for others?
Question 4:
When talking about the 1st century church and how they lived a lifestyle of gathering, eating together, and breaking cultural norms, how can you do the same in everyday life?