Topic: Faith
Series: Pivot – Circles and Rows
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:
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
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:
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.
As believers, we have died to our old self and are given a new life in Christ. With this new life comes a new priority. Learn from God’s word and glean practical wisdom from our panel on how we can live out our new life with this new priority in our family and workplace!
Title: A New Priority
Series: First Things First
Text: Colossians 3:1-4
It is common practice to make resolutions at the start of a new year. But more important than setting new goals is to examine whether we have the right priorities in the first place. What is the new priority that Christians should have, and why?
General Questions:
1. What is Paul’s main message to the believers in Col. 3:1-4?
2. Do you think it is easy or difficult to do what Paul says here? Why?
Perspective Questions:
1. What is one value that you live by? How Christlike is this value? Why do you say so?
2. How does knowing that as a Christ-follower, you have died to sin and to the world affect the way you think about temptations and achievements respectively?
3. What difference does Christ’s promise of glory for us in the future make in how you perceive your trials and troubles today? How can you hold onto this hope of glory?
2020 has been an incredibly rough time for the world, but let’s look back and reflect on the choices we made. As we Zoom into the learnings of the past, we can enter 2021 with joy and gratitude.
Title: Zooming Through 2020
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
What choices does God want us to make today, in 2021 and beyond?
1. God wants us to rejoice always (v. 16)
Why is it that Christians always have a reason to rejoice? Think about a past or current challenging circumstance, how easy or difficult was it to choose to rejoice? How can we encourage one another to choose to recognize God’s goodness in our lives even when we may not be experiencing feelings of happiness?
2. God wants us to pray continually (v. 17)
Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. Ultimately, prayer draws us closer to God. Personally, do you view prayer more as relational or transactional? Why? What can encourage you to keep on praying even in situations when you do not seem to see any changes at all?
3. God wants us to give thanks in all circumstances (v 18a)
Giving thanks in all circumstances is not the same as giving thanks for all circumstances. Do we find it harder to give thanks in prosperity or in adversity? Why? As a community, how can we encourage each other to give thanks in all circumstances in 2021?
Title: Zooming Through 2020
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
What choices does God want us to make today, in 2021 and beyond?
1. God wants us to rejoice always (v. 16)
Why is it that Christians always have a reason to rejoice? Think about a past or current challenging circumstance, how easy or difficult was it to choose to rejoice? How can we encourage one another to choose to recognise God’s goodness in our lives even when we may not be experiencing feelings of happiness?
2. God wants us to pray continually (v. 17)
Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. Ultimately, prayer draws us closer to God. Personally, do you view prayer more as relational or transactional? Why? What can encourage you to keep on praying even in situations when you do not seem to see any changes at all?
3. God wants us to give thanks in all circumstances (v 18a)
Giving thanks in all circumstances is not the same as giving thanks for all circumstances. Do we find it harder to give thanks in prosperity or in adversity? Why? As a community, how can we encourage each other to give thanks in all circumstances in 2021?
Title: Pivot Upon The Promises Of God
Series: Focus 2021
Text: Various Text
Wary of promises and half-expecting them to be broken anyway?
Not so with God’s promises because He is not only a promise-giver but also a promise-keeper. Lean on God’s promises, place your trust in Him, and discover how you can live life with renewed confidence.
1) Acquaint Myself with God’s Promises
Knowing God’s Word is the key to being acquainted with God’s promises. What are some habits you can weave into your daily life to help you to remember and meditate on His Word? What is one promise that God has made that you hope to study and reflect upon?
2) Adjust my life according to God’s Promises
Our experience of God’s promises begins with the right understanding of what the promises mean and choosing to have faith and obey Him. In Matthew 6:33, what do you think “seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness” means? Our heavenly Father knows our needs (Matthew 6:32), we can be assured of His providence as we align our priorities. Are there areas in your life that God is prompting you to re-prioritise?
3) Actualise God’s Promises
Would you consider yourself as someone with a “child-like” faith in God? Why? Putting our faith in God and His promises does not mean we avoid challenges or disappointments in everyday life. At times, we may even experience doubt. How do you overcome these moments, or how would you encourage someone in such situations to hold on to God’s promise of salvation and continue to trust in Him?