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Life Group Questions   1.  Hebrews 11:1 (NASB) says, "Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen." What does this verse mean to you and how does it apply to your life right now?   2.  Pastor Rob explained that belief is a part of faith, but you must make that decision. Have you made the decision to "just believe"? If not why?   3.  Are you being a good receiver and...

Life Group Questions   1.  Hebrews 11:1 (NASB) says, "Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen." What does this verse mean to you and how does it apply to your life right now?   2.  Pastor Rob explained that belief is a part of faith, but you must make that decision. Have you made the decision to "just believe"? If not why?   3.  Are you being a good receiver and...

Life Group Questions   1. What is cessantionist theology?   2. What is continuationist theology? And how does it differ from cessantionism theology?   3. What practical difference does it make which one that is true? Explain why.   4. Were you ever taught one of these theologies? Tell us about that.   5. What, if anything, stood out to you about the debunking of these four arguments for cessationi...

Life Group Questions   1. What is cessantionist theology?   2. What is continuationist theology? And how does it differ from cessantionism theology?   3. What practical difference does it make which one that is true? Explain why.   4. Were you ever taught one of these theologies? Tell us about that.   5. What, if anything, stood out to you about the debunking of these four arguments for cessationi...

Life Group Questions 1. Why is it essential for us to be biblically balanced on the subject of healing?    2. In the gospels, we read that Jesus healed people because of their faith and He also healed people who seemed to lack faith. Why is it important for us to have faith in God to heal?   3. God withdraws His presence & power when His people turn away from Him & walk in ways that are contrary t...

Life Group Questions 1. Why is it essential for us to be biblically balanced on the subject of healing?    2. In the gospels, we read that Jesus healed people because of their faith and He also healed people who seemed to lack faith. Why is it important for us to have faith in God to heal?   3. God withdraws His presence & power when His people turn away from Him & walk in ways that are contrary t...

Life Group Questions 1. We want to have a balanced & biblical approach to the topic of healing today because there are two extreme positions out there; The anti-faith/anti-miracle crowd & the hyper-faith crowd. Which of these extremes have you experienced in the past?   2. Our church has experienced miraculous healings and some of which were even instantaneous. Have you seen God miraculously heal...

Life Group Questions 1. We want to have a balanced & biblical approach to the topic of healing today because there are two extreme positions out there; The anti-faith/anti-miracle crowd & the hyper-faith crowd. Which of these extremes have you experienced in the past?   2. Our church has experienced miraculous healings and some of which were even instantaneous. Have you seen God miraculously heal...

Life Group Questions 1. We are three weeks into our 40 days of prayer & fasting. What has God spoken to you thus far?   2. Through a Greek word study, Pastor Rob showed us five different facets of God’s power.   Energeia – The superhuman power of God Ischus – divine strength to resist and keep fighting Kratos – manifested power that establishes dominion  Exousia – divine authority, liberty of acti...

Life Group Questions 1. We are three weeks into our 40 days of prayer & fasting. What has God spoken to you thus far?   2. Through a Greek word study, Pastor Rob showed us five different facets of God’s power.   Energeia – The superhuman power of God Ischus – divine strength to resist and keep fighting Kratos – manifested power that establishes dominion  Exousia – divine authority, liberty of acti...

Life Group Questions 1. God has a purpose for you. What is it? If you don’t know, how should you find out what God’s purpose is for you?   2. Who is the person that God put on your heart, when are you reaching out to them (if not already), and what resources do you have to bless them with?   3. Pastor Ryan said, “The reason people could listen to Jesus was not because of His position in a church,...

Life Group Questions 1. God has a purpose for you. What is it? If you don’t know, how should you find out what God’s purpose is for you?   2. Who is the person that God put on your heart, when are you reaching out to them (if not already), and what resources do you have to bless them with?   3. Pastor Ryan said, “The reason people could listen to Jesus was not because of His position in a church,...

Life Group Questions 1. Read one of these: Matthew 9:14-15; Mark 2:18-20; or Luke 5:33-34. In your own words, what is going on here? At the time that He spoke, what did Jesus' answer mean? What does it mean to us now? 2. In the presence of a magnet, a second magnet is either repelled from or attracted to the other. Likewise, in the presence of God, we either reject His authority or are drawn towar...

Life Group Questions 1. Read one of these: Matthew 9:14-15; Mark 2:18-20; or Luke 5:33-34. In your own words, what is going on here? At the time that He spoke, what did Jesus' answer mean? What does it mean to us now? 2. In the presence of a magnet, a second magnet is either repelled from or attracted to the other. Likewise, in the presence of God, we either reject His authority or are drawn towar...

1. What is your fasting plan for our 40 days of prayer & fasting?   2. Luke 6:27-28 says, “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”   How does this challenge you?   3. In 2023, God is calling our church to have an outward focus. During these 40 days of prayer & fasting, the call is for us to s...

1. What is your fasting plan for our 40 days of prayer & fasting?   2. Luke 6:27-28 says, “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”   How does this challenge you?   3. In 2023, God is calling our church to have an outward focus. During these 40 days of prayer & fasting, the call is for us to s...

Life Group Questions 1.   Will Rogers said, “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” What does that mean to you? Why is that important? 2.   Kasey used eight Bible passages to re-enforce his point that you must think before you speak. Of those eight passages, which one has the specific wisdom that you most need to fully incorporate into your life? ·     Prov 10:19 – Too much talk leads to sin ·     ...

Life Group Questions 1.   Will Rogers said, “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” What does that mean to you? Why is that important? 2.   Kasey used eight Bible passages to re-enforce his point that you must think before you speak. Of those eight passages, which one has the specific wisdom that you most need to fully incorporate into your life? ·     Prov 10:19 – Too much talk leads to sin ·     ...

Life Group Questions   1.   How good of a listener are you? Rate yourself on a 1-10 scale. Explain why.   2.   Prayer should be a conversation with God. What percentage of your prayer life do you listen to God versus talk?   3.   Pastor Ryan mentioned that listening has benefits! What are some of the ways that you’ve benefited when you’ve been a good listener?   4.   Listening communicates love. D...

Life Group Questions   1.   How good of a listener are you? Rate yourself on a 1-10 scale. Explain why.   2.   Prayer should be a conversation with God. What percentage of your prayer life do you listen to God versus talk?   3.   Pastor Ryan mentioned that listening has benefits! What are some of the ways that you’ve benefited when you’ve been a good listener?   4.   Listening communicates love. D...

Life Group Questions   1.   Pastor Rob talked about marathon runners hydrating 6oz every 15 min to prevent dehydration even if they are not thirsty. If they wait to drink when thirsty, it is too late; dehydration will take effect. What are you doing to prevent spiritual dehydration?    2.   What are you feeding on right now? The Bible, books, past teachings on the app? Please share what is keeping...