The Great Evangelical Recession Discussion Guide

The Great Evangelical Recession Discussion Guide

BIG IDEA:

Jesus has called every Christ-follower to be a part of accomplishing His mission.

TEACHING POINTS:

• Evangelical Christianity in America is not as strong as we’ve been told.

• Every Christ-follower is called to be a part of God’s mission.

• Everyone should walk with someone in their faith.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:16-20 NIV

Discussion Guide will be posted on Sunday at 3pm.

OPENING QUESTIONS:

1. What has been the high point of your summer? The low point?

IN THE WORD:

1. Why do you think some of the disciples doubted even after seeing Jesus resurrected? Matthew 28:16-20 NIV

2. How do you see God working in this passage? Matthew 28:16-20 NIV

3. What is man’s role that we find here? Matthew 28:16-20 NIV

4. How does knowing that God is with us help our calling to make disciples? Matthew 28:16-20 NIV

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What do you think it means to be a disciple? What does it look like day-to-day?

2. Jesus says to go make disciples “of all nations.” Has God ever led you somewhere or into something unexpected? Share your story.

3. If you could only share one thing about what God has done for you with someone, what would it be?

4. Who is someone you could be walking with that needs to know Jesus? How will you reach out to them this week?

CONTINUED LEARNING:

Read Act 8:1-4 NIV. Why do you think the early church thrived so much despite persecution? What will it take for the modern church to thrive like that?

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