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Life Group Questions: Kasey introduced five practical steps to growing our Fear of God. 1. Seek the Fear of God: a. What are some practical ways to get into the presence of God? Which one do you do the most? The least? b. Is it effective to ask God to grow the fear of Him within us? Why? 2. Immerse in Scripture a. Why do we read the Bible? b. How does this grow the Fear of God? 3. Read Good Books...

Life Group Questions   1. Pastor Myles kicked off our current series by giving an overview on the fear of God. How did he define what the fear of God is? Did this differ from your prior understanding of this topic? If so, how? 2. Out of all the benefits mentioned, if we build the fear of the Lord into our lives, which one impacted you the most and why? 3. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of k...

Life Group Questions   Key Verse: Matthew 5:48 “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” 1. What was your biggest takeaway from this teaching? 2. The English word “perfect” in Mat 5:48 is translated from the ancient Greek word Teleios. What does Teleios mean in the context of this verse? 3. How do we become a spiritual grown-up? 4. When you follow the Holy Spirit’s lea...

Life Group Questions   1.  1 Corinthians 3:9 – “For we are coworkers in God’s service.” What does this mean? Who is this directed toward, and does it still apply to Christians today? Do you see yourself as a “coworker in God’s service?” Why or why not?   2.  In multiple passages of the New Testament, Christians are commanded to be “like-minded toward one another.” What all does this entail?   3.  ...

Life Group Questions   1.  In Colossians 3:16, believers are directed to “admonish one another.” What does this mean?   2.  Why is admonition so unpopular in our culture?   3.  What benefits will we experience if admonition is commonplace in our church?   4.  What steps do we need to take for successful admonition?   5.  How do we properly receive admonition?

Life Group Questions   1.  What impacted you the most from Sunday’s teaching?   2.  How should we define revelation and why do we need it?   3.  How do we receive revelation?   4.  Pastor Spartak said, “Revelation shows us our true identity, who are & what we should do.” How has revelation from God shown you your true identity and how has that impacted your life?   5.  Pastor Spartak mentioned fou...

Life Group Questions   1. Mark 11:25 – “Whenever you stand and pray, forgive, if you have anything against anyone…” Have you built a habit in your life of forgiving others when you “have anything against anyone?” Why or why not?   2. Hebrews 12:15 describes bitterness in our hearts as a bitter root. A bitter root of unforgiveness will grow until the whole field of your life is spoiled. How has bit...

Life Group Questions Key Verse: Romans 15:7 — "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."   1. Share your Grace story…your first time at Grace — Which building, who welcomed you, etc. Did you feel accepted? [everyone answers]   2. Kasey listed seven primary essentials of the Christian faith. With short explanations in your own words, what are they?   3...

Life Group Questions   1. Please share an example of when you were warmly welcomed, and it was clear to you that you were valued.   2. Pastor Ryan shared the biblical principle that our Vertical Relationship with God is intimately connected to our Horizontal Relationship with one another. In what ways does this impact your view of relationships within the church family?   3. We all have different...

Life Group Questions Key Verse: Galatians 6:1 (NASB) – "Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness;" 1. What does it mean to restore someone when they are caught in any wrongdoing?   2. Share a time when someone went out of their way to restore you.   3. Pastor Rob used the analogy of a “hook” whe...

Life Group Questions   Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:4 - Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.   1. What changes have you made and how have you grown since the start of the “Flawless Family” series? ·     Serve one another ·     Connect w/ one another ·     Comfort one another   2. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 is a com...

Life Group Questions   1. Pastor Ryan said that we, as a church family, should live together famously. What did he mean by this?   2. When you read Jesus’ words in the gospels, do you think of Him as suggestive Jesus or Lord & Savior, Commander Jesus? Explain why.   3. Read 1 John 3:16-18. What does this mean to you and how will it change your life moving forward?   4. Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lor...

Life Group Questions 1.        Would you consider yourself an encourager? Why or why not?   2.        Describe a time in your life when someone gave you the encouragement that you needed. Does this inspire you to encourage others?   3.        What is the difference between flattery & encouragement? Why is it important for our encouragement to not turn into flattery?   4.        Read 1 Corinthians...