Topic: jesus

Title: Focus 2026
Text: 2 Peter 1:12-15

What is the Lord speaking to our Hope movement as we turn 35 years old this year?

General Questions:

  1. “A small drift today will lead to big deviations in the long run”. Was there a time where you experienced how making small compromises led to undesired or even disastrous outcomes? Share to the LG on what you learned through this incident.

Perspective Questions:

  1. The Church exists to fulfil God’s purpose and Jesus came to reconcile people back to Him. Each of us belong to the church and play a part in enabling this vision to be fulfilled. How can we internalise this in our personal lives and live it out? Are there challenges we face in embracing this vision personally?
  2. There are three approaches we can take when we are exposed to a concept:
    Level 1: Focus on Others
    Level 2: Reflect on the Past
    Level 3: Committed to Growth
    What kind of underlying heart attitudes drive these three different responses? How can we help ourselves to not get stuck at levels 1 and 2?

Application Questions:

  1. These are the godly fundamentals Pastor Jeff spoke about that we need to revisit: obedience, trust, surrender, submission, faith, sacrifice, humility, teachability, love, forgiveness, integrity, followership and holiness.
    Pick one which you need to be committed to grow in this year and share how you can go about doing so.
  2. Hope Church was started to fulfil God’s vision. As a lifegroup, how can we help one another stay the course and continue to be focused on fulfilling God’s vision together? Brainstorm and agree on a few actionable steps together.

Title: Peace In A Divided World
Text: Ephesians 2:14-18

While Christmas fills the air with a sense of peace, Ephesians 2:14–18 reminds us that true and lasting peace is not a feeling but a Person—Jesus Christ. He reconciled us to God through the cross, tore down dividing walls between people, and calls us not only to receive His peace but to live as peacemakers who make room for others as the river of God’s peace flows through obedient, reconciled hearts.”

General Question:

  1. Paul says “For he himself is our peace” (Eph 2:14). In one or two sentences, how did the sermon explain (a) how we receive that peace, and (b) what2. 3. we are to do with it? Which image or line from the message stayed with you most,and why?

Perspective Question:

  1. We can mistake protective boundaries for dividing walls that exclude those different from us. Where in your life or group might you be tempted to build a wall rather than a healthy boundary? What makes you hold that wall up?

Application Question:

  1. There are two practical calls: stay in the wonder of the gospel, and become a peacemaker who makes room. Which one will you prioritise and what is the first specific action you will take this season?

Series: A Gift Like No Other
Title: Rest In A Weary World
Text: Isaiah 40:27-31

The chaos and challenges we face in this world often drain us out and leave us feeling tired and discouraged. Through Isaiah 40, what can we learn about finding real rest for our weary souls?

General Questions:

  1. Isaiah 40:27-31 addressed a nation in exile. What does v27 reveal about the state of the people’s hearts and their perspective of God and His works? How does Isaiah remind the people of who God is? How would the people’s renewed understanding of God and His works enable them to respond in their current situation?

Perspective Questions:

  1. What roles and responsibilities do we have in our lives? What are some common burdens we carry due to these roles/responsibilities? How might these burdens grow heavier when we forget God? How does this influence the way we live our lives?
  2. What is hindering us from trusting God amid the various burdens we carry? How does the passage (Isaiah 40:27-31) encourage us towards trusting God more and allowing Him to renew our strength? What would that deepened trust look like? How would our lives look different when we choose to trust God?

Application Questions:

  1. What is a small next step we can take to trust God more in our lives based on areas we feel burdened by? How can the LG support you in taking the next step?

Christmas season is a time where everyone looks forward to receiving gifts. But Christmas isn’t about physical gifts. Its essence lies in the fact that God sent His one and only Son as a gift to the whole humankind. Come explore the different gifts that God has given to His people.

The birth of Jesus brought hope to the Israelites that their God heard their cries and fulfilled His promise to them.
God is still faithful to us in the challenging times we live in today.
This Christmas, discover and celebrate the promises God has given us through Christ!

Encounter God’s Presence in our worship service. Learn how we can wield praise as a weapon; to declare God’s power and nature in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances.

Title: Celebrate Jesus
Text: John 12:12-19 (main text), John 12:37-43 (sub text)

We can truly celebrate Jesus only when we have the right understanding of who He is. Jesus may not be the Saviour we expected or wanted, but He is the Saviour we need.

Perspective Questions:

  1. Reflecting on your life, when did God’s promises (or your hope regarding God’s promises) turn out to be different from what you expected? What helps you to trust in God when your expectations are at odds with what He wants to do?

  2. What were some difficult circumstances that you went through where you later realized that God was doing something important through them? What was God doing? How have these experiences affected the way you look at the challenges you face?

  3. Think back over your relationship with Christ. In what ways has your understanding and expectations of Christ changed over the years to align more appropriately with who He truly is? 

Application Questions:

  1. Jesus may not be the Saviour we expected or wanted, but He is the Saviour we need. How does this understanding affect the way we share the Gospel? 

  2. How can we grow in our conviction to share the Gospel with people who need the Saviour? What are some ways we can partner our LG members to spread the Gospel this Easter? 

The Jesus of Easter claimed He’s the answer to all these bigger questions of life.

This Easter, we are inviting you to consider Jesus, just like the billions of others who have considered and lived their entire lives with Jesus at the centre. 

When Jesus came to Jerusalem, crowds of people laid palm leaves and cheered enthusiastically to welcome Him. The same crowd turned against Him just a few days later.

As we celebrate Jesus this Palm Sunday, learn how we can have steadfast faith in Him despite the fickleness of our human nature.

Title: Celebrate Jesus
Text: John 12:12-19 (main text), John 12:37-43 (sub text)

We can truly celebrate Jesus only when we have the right understanding of who He is. Jesus may not be the Saviour we expected or wanted, but He is the Saviour we need.

Perspective Questions:

  1. Reflecting on your life, when did God’s promises (or your hope regarding God’s promises) turn out to be different from what you expected? What helps you to trust in God when your expectations are at odds with what He wants to do?

  2. What were some difficult circumstances that you went through where you later realized that God was doing something important through them? What was God doing? How have these experiences affected the way you look at the challenges you face?

  3. Think back over your relationship with Christ. In what ways has your understanding and expectations of Christ changed over the years to align more appropriately with who He truly is? 

Application Questions:

  1. Jesus may not be the Saviour we expected or wanted, but He is the Saviour we need. How does this understanding affect the way we share the Gospel? 

  2. How can we grow in our conviction to share the Gospel with people who need the Saviour? What are some ways we can partner our LG members to spread the Gospel this Easter?