Rescued, Part 14: God’s Continuous Plan

Rescued, Part 20: The Debts You Owe

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you most from this message on Romans 13? 2. What does it mean to submit to governing authorities? 3. How can we reconcile the command to submit to governing authorities with situations where these authorities may act unjustly? 4. In what ways does love fulfill the law? 5. How does Paul’s teaching on love challenge our current societal norms and personal habits? 6. How should the idea of the nearness of salvation influence your attitudes and actions? 7. How can you “clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ” as Paul advises? 8. How does the teaching in Romans 13 inspire you to live differently in the present day? The post Rescued, Part 20: The Debts You Owe [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-20-the-debts-you-owe/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 19: Evaluating Yourself

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What in the message most stood out to you? 2. How does having a correct evaluation of yourself affect your obedience to Paul’s instructions in relating to others? 3. How would you summarize all of Paul’s instructions in chapter 12? 4. What do you find most difficult in applying his teaching? In what areas do you struggle to obey? 5. Where have you experienced God’s blessing when you have obeyed His stated will for your life relating to others? 6. What’s your biggest takeaway from Romans chapter 12? The post Rescued, Part 19: Evaluating Yourself [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-19-evaluating-yourself/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 18: One Body, Many Parts

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you in this message? 2. How have you benefited from other in the body using their gifts to impact you? 3. How do you see the body of Christ at a disadvantage because of busyness and distraction? 4. If you described your primary spiritual gift(s), what would that be? And what would be the best expression or context for using your gift(s)? 5. How did you come to clarity on your particular mix of spiritual gifts? 6. How do you navigate the reality that we are all called do some things, even if it isn’t our spiritual gift, such as evangelism, giving, being encouraging, etc.? 7. What is one step you would consider taking in living out your role an essential part of the body of Christ? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Spiritual Gift Assessment [https://spiritualgiftstest.com] The post Rescued, Part 18: One Body, Many Parts [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-18-one-body-many-parts/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 17: The Battle for the Mind

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you in this message? 2. What are the inputs that shape what you believe to be truth? 3. What are things that you have believed about God, yourself, or other things that you realized should be challenged? 4. What are key “go to” Scriptures you use to shape (renew) your mind? As a group, make a list of important Scriptures that all believers in Jesus should know. 5. Discuss how obedience when we may not feel like it is the full expression of being a living sacrifice. 6. What is one critical step you will take this week to implement the principles of winning “the battle for your mind?” The post Rescued, Part 17: The Battle for the Mind [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-17-the-battle-for-the-mind/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].

Rescued, Part 16: The Unfolding Plan of God and Ethnic Israel

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS 1. What stood out to you most in this message? 2. The issue of ethnic Israel and a nation state are very controversial today. Knowing that there are different views even among believers in Jesus, what have you traditionally believed about the future of ethnic Israel? 3. How has your view changed (or not) related to these matters after this message? 4. We have talked previously about God’s promises. What promises of God do you rely on the most? 5. In the midst of the challenges in our world, changes in the church, failure of leaders and so much more—how well have you been able to keep your eyes on Christ as part of His remnant? 6. Is there someone in your life who spiritually hard-hearted that you are struggling to pray for? Tell the group a bit about that? 7. Spend some time praying for the global situation, the conflicts in the Middle East and the salvation of those in the region, both Jews and Muslims alike. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 1: The Future of Ethnic Israel [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-supplemental-1-romans-11-future-of-israel/] SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 2: Israel & Christian Zionism [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-supplemental-2-israel-christian-zionism/] The post Rescued, Part 16: The Unfolding Plan of God and Ethnic Israel [https://www.restonbible.org/sermons/rescued-part-16-the-unfolding-plan-of-god-and-ethnic-israel/] appeared first on Reston Bible Church [https://www.restonbible.org].