Christian Living – Page 2

Title: Confessing to God (1 John 1:5-10)

What does walking in God’s ways truly mean and how does confessing to God help us to walk in His ways?

General Questions

Why do we find it difficult to confess our sins to God?
What are signs that a Christian is walking in the light?

Perspective questions

How is it possible for a Christian to live in persistent sins while walking in the light?
If God is all knowing, why do we need to be intentional and specific in confessing our sins before God?

Application questions

What is one sin that you need to confess to God today? Share with your lifegroup how the fellow brothers and sisters can journey with you and hold you accountable in this one sin.
How can you build a habit of confession into your daily walk with God? What are the adjustments that you need to make today to build this habit?

God speaks through His Word. But hearing from God goes beyond reading the Bible – we are to pray, meditate and confess. Discover how we can dwell into the habit of inward and outward confession, so that God’s Word can get through us.

We all long for meaningful relationships within the church. But what does that truly look like in Christ? Join us for a 4-part book study series on Philemon, where we learn what true fellowship in the Gospel means.

Identity and gender are increasingly being defined by personal feelings and cultural trends. But what does God say about being male and female? Explore biblical perspectives on gender and learn how we can live out the unchanging truth of God’s word in our world today.

Title: Caring for One Another
Text: Philemon 22-25

True fellowship in the Gospel entails caring for one another by practising hospitality and rendering support to one another.

General Questions:

What is hospitality to you? Do you have any personal experiences as a giver or receiver of great hospitality? How did those experiences make you feel or impact you?
Other than showing hospitality, we care for one another by supporting one another in the mission that God has entrusted to us. Why do you think Paul always make special mention of people who partnered with him in his letters? What do you think fulfilling God’s missions will be like if we do it on our own?

Perspective Questions:

Early Christians showed hospitality by opening their homes and giving traveling missionaries food, shelter and even funds for the next leg of their journey. What does “unreasonable hospitality” look like to you in your context, such as LG, family and workplace? What is the motivation behind Christian hospitality?
True fellowship in the gospel is not just about sharing lives and memories with one another but also sharing in God’s mission. Do you think this element of fellowship is evident in your Christian fellowship groups? What do you think will happen if this aspect is neglected?

Application Questions:

What do you think a hospitable LG looks like? What roles can you play to raise the level of hospitality in your LG?
Who are the people you can support to fulfil the Great Commission? How do you think you can use your time, talent and treasures to support them, and in particular our pastors and leaders?

The letter to Philemon is short but has something important to say about how our relationship with Jesus changes the way we relate with one another. Our faith is personal but not private and our love has to be active, not passive.

Why is gathering as a church community essential for spiritual growth? In this sermon, we explore the biblical foundation of gathering, based on Ephesians 4:11-13, and how it strengthens our faith through deeper knowledge of Christ and shared experiences.