Topic: Faith

Is the prolonged pandemic making school a drag?

We’re all in this together! Amidst the grind of HBL and fluctuating COVID-19 cases, learn how we can make sense of why we have to study and how we can give our best and live differently as a student!

Is the prolonged pandemic making school a drag?

We’re all in this together! Amidst the grind of HBL and fluctuating COVID-19 cases, learn how we can make sense of why we have to study and how we can give our best and live differently as a student!

Text: Luke 10:38-42

Being less self-focused and distracted helps us to make room for God in our lives.

General Questions:

1) Why do you think Martha became distracted by the preparations? What was she possibly concerned about?
2) What was the “better” thing that Mary chose (v42)? Why do you think Jesus said that this is “better”?

Perspective Questions:

1) What are some things that usually distract us from making room for God? How and why do these things do so?
2) While Jesus corrected Martha for being distracted, He did not rebuke her for her preparation. Under what circumstances can giving our best in preparation result in self-focus and/or distraction? Why?

Application Questions:

1) Think of a situation in which we might become overly self-focused and/or distracted amid our preparation. How can we make room for God in such situations? What are some possible changes we would need to make to our environment or mindset etc?
2) In our LG, there will be varying levels of service and commitment. While we do not compare and become guilty / self-righteous, there is also room for spurring one another on. How might we do so?
3) For the upcoming conference, brainstorm together as an LG on how we can remind one another to make room for God. What are some practical things we can do for one another? As much as we prepare to tune in for Hope Conference from our homes, let’s learn how to make room in our hearts and set aside time to receive all that He has to pour out at Conference! As much as we prepare to tune in for Hope Conference from our homes, let’s learn how to make room in our hearts and set aside time to receive all that He has to pour out at Conference!

Title: Becoming A Clear Signpost
Text: Philippians 2:12-16

The way we lead our lives in the world shows the world who Jesus is and what He has done in our lives. What does it mean to be a signpost for God? What difference can you make for God in the marketplace?

General Questions:
1) According to Philippians 2:12-16, what is God’s purpose for every believer? How does living out God’s purpose look in your context, for example, as a child, as a spouse, parent or an employee?

2) How do you think inner transformation occurs? What is a personal story of how God has moulded and refined you to be more like Christ?

Perspective Questions:
1) What do you think is the difference between “working for” and “working out” your salvation? When someone works out, he/she can look forward to a fitter and healthier body. What do you think believers can look forward to when they work out their salvation?

2) How challenging do you think it is to be ‘blameless and pure’ and to ‘hold out the word of life’ as what Paul encouraged the believers to do? What do you think Paul meant when he said that it is God working in us to will and act according to His good purpose?

3) Who is someone you would consider a marketplace minister? Do you see yourself as a marketplace minister? Why or why not?

Application Questions:
1) How do you think you can be a signpost in where God has placed you? Which of the four ways do think you can start applying in your life (i.e. pray faithfully, connect relationally, love practically, and share boldly) to bring light to the marketplace? What is stopping you?

Series: Generous
Title: The Generosity of God
Text: 1 Chron. 29:10-12

What does the generosity of God mean to us? How does it shape or change the way we handle our finances or material well-being?

General Questions:
1) Read 1 Chron. 29:10-11. What are some attributes of God highlighted by David?

2) Read 1 Chron. 29:12. What does it say about God’s character that He gives strength and power to people? What are other verses that highlight God’s generosity?

Perspective Questions:
1) Which do we struggle to trust or appreciate more – God’s sovereignty or His goodness? How has it affected our lives?

2) “People are not generous because they do not grasp how generous God is toward them.” Do you agree with this statement? Why?

3) List some ways God has been generous to you. What do you think about the fact that He is so generous, He even gave His Son to save you from sin?

Application Questions:
1) Tithing is our faithful response to the generous God who meets our needs. How would you encourage a believer to tithe? How would you help him or her to work on trusting in God’s generosity?

2) If we do not appreciate God’s generosity toward us, we tend to develop a sense of entitlement and think that He owes it to us to give us what we want. As an LG, how can we look out for one another so that we will not fall into the entitlement trap? How can we help each other to appreciate God’s generosity towards us?

3) The generosity of God spurred David to contribute his personal treasures(1 Chron. 29:3). In biblical times, the king’s personal property was his insurance in the case of unforeseen political crises or natural disasters. By giving his personal treasures, David was risking his material well-being and putting his personal security in God’s hands. How can the LG challenge one another to exhibit the same kind of faith that David had?

Despite widespread economic hardships due to COVID-19, there has been an outpouring of generosity around the world.

Be it volunteering our time, donating money, or helping a stranger, generosity is a valued virtue. Learn about the generosity of God and how we can reflect His character in our giving as believers!

Series: Pivot – Circles and Rows

Title: Making Disciples as Our Mission
Text: Matthew 28:18-20

The new norm has arrived but God’s call for the church remains the same. Jesus gives the church the ultimate cause – making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). If we have forgotten our life mission, lost our focus or quenched our passion, now is the time to remember and renew our commitment to the cause of Christ.


General Questions:
1) What is the Great Commission about?
2) What is the connection between Jesus’ statement that “all authority in heaven and earth has been given to me,” and his command to “make disciples of all nations”?
3) What are the two actions that making disciples consists of?


Perspective Questions:
1) What is the difference between the mission that Jesus has given us and charity work or other good causes?
2) What are some fears or concerns that Christians commonly face in making disciples? What are some new concerns or fears because of the pandemic? How do Christians resolve their difficulties?
3) How does being a disciple-maker help us to become better disciples ourselves?

Application Questions:
1) How can we make disciples wherever we are right now in light of the new norm that we are in?
2) How has the new norm changed the way we make disciples? What are some things that remain and some things that need to change? What do we need to reinforce or replace in order to be effective in disciple-making today?
3) Disciple-making takes place in a communal setting. Discuss how the LG can be more intentional or effective in their efforts to make the LG a more conducive place for discipleship to take place.

Series: Pivot – Circles and Rows

Title: Making Disciples as Our Mission
Text: Matthew 28:18-20

The new norm has arrived but God’s call for the church remains the same. Jesus gives the church the ultimate cause – making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). If we have forgotten our life mission, lost our focus or quenched our passion, now is the time to remember and renew our commitment to the cause of Christ.


General Questions:
1) What is the Great Commission about?
2) What is the connection between Jesus’ statement that “all authority in heaven and earth has been given to me,” and his command to “make disciples of all nations”?
3) What are the two actions that making disciples consists of?


Perspective Questions:
1) What is the difference between the mission that Jesus has given us and charity work or other good causes?
2) What are some fears or concerns that Christians commonly face in making disciples? What are some new concerns or fears because of the pandemic? How do Christians resolve their difficulties?
3) How does being a disciple-maker help us to become better disciples ourselves?

Application Questions:
1) How can we make disciples wherever we are right now in light of the new norm that we are in?
2) How has the new norm changed the way we make disciples? What are some things that remain and some things that need to change? What do we need to reinforce or replace in order to be effective in disciple-making today?
3) Disciple-making takes place in a communal setting. Discuss how the LG can be more intentional or effective in their efforts to make the LG a more conducive place for discipleship to take place.