Small group discussion for 11/30-12/6

 

Glenkirk’s Small Group discussion questions for 11/30 – 12/06/08

Read Matthew 2:1-12

• Start It
  • Do you ever feel completely alone?
  • Do you find that the world around us points to God? How or why not?
• Study It
  • What are some reasons for why the King would be disturbed at what the Magi said?
  • What are some reasons why the star in the story is significant?
• Apply it
  • What things can you do this week to help remind you that you are not alone?
  • What ways can you serve God that will help show the world that it is not alone?

Study guide for 1 Corthians 13

These Questions are
for small Groups as they study

1 Corinthians 13

Start with a word of
prayer and then read the chapter

• Start it
  • How is loved best expressed to you?
  • How would you describe love?
• Study it
  • What are some things that stick out in your
    mind about this chapter?
  • What do you think Paul is trying to teach
    us about love?
  • Who could be our model for this kind of
    love and where would you find them?
• Apply it
  • Who can you show more love to this week?
  • What actions
    could we take to show this love?
  • What will you do differently because of
    this passage?

Take any prayer requests
and blessings as you close in prayer.

Study Guide for I Corinthians 11

 

These Questions are for small Groups as they study

I Corinthians 11

Start off with a word of prayer for guidance in your discussion

 

• Start it

 

• • Share a story of when you have caused more harm than good?
  • Are there any grudges that you are holding on to right now?

 

 

• Study it

 

• • Share any thoughts, concerns, or struggles that come up when reading verses 3-16.
  • From verses 17 and on, what are some of the concerns that Paul is expressing in this chapter?
  • What are some possible reasons why Paul is bringing up The Lord’s Supper?
  • In what ways can we examine ourselves before we partake in the Lord’s Supper?

 

• Apply it

 

• • Are there areas in your life that create division among your fellow Christians? What can you do to change that?
  • How can you help God’s community grow closer together, and will you make the commitment to do that?

 

Discuss the joys, concerns, or prayer requests you might have.

Close and pray for one another