Small Group Questions

January 11 - 17

Sermon Series: Mission Critical

Week 2: Gather

Ice Breaker, if Needed:

What is a job you would do for free, if given the opportunity?

Discussion Questions for Small Groups or Individual Study

1. We are commissioned to gather the lost, as individuals and as the church. Who are the lost? Why are they lost?
• Read Revelation 14:11-13
• What are the two possible endings for each person? Why should this concern you? What does it mean to be a Christian?
• When God pours into someone in Scripture, what is his or her next move? Share examples. Have you been sent out?

2. Can you follow Jesus without sharing your faith? Why or why not?
• Read Luke 10:1-9
• Why are the workers “few”? What is the harvest? What was the urgency behind Jesus’ sending the 72? What is today’s urgency?

3. One of the reasons Christians struggle with sharing our faith is misunderstanding our role. Re-read Luke 10:1-9. What if you shared faith like the 72?
• First, you would say, “Peace to this house.” Where is your mission field? Are you a blessing in your mission field and to the people you encounter?
• Second, He said to “heal the sick.” How can you care for, help, and meet the needs of others?
• Third, “Tell them!” Tell them what? Now, read Romans 10:14-15. Why are words necessary, even if your actions and deeds are beautiful and point to Jesus? Why is this third step the biggest struggle?
• Read 1 Corinthians 3:7. We tell. They respond. Who saves? Describe how this knowledge is freeing.
• Read Luke 10:16. The possibility of rejection is always present. Apostles, prophets, giants of faith were rejected. How were they sustained? Do you think they feared rejection? Why or why not?

4. Are you ready to ask someone, “Would you like to give your life to Jesus right now?” Read 1 Peter 3:15. Why is it good to be ready? If you have shared the gospel, how did your readiness help? How might a lack of readiness affect your
telling?

5. Lean on the Holy Spirit’s leading to help you with readiness. How do you hear from the Holy Spirit? How do you know what He is doing and where He is working?