GCF Hays

Life Group Questions Matthew 13:44 (HCSB)— The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. 1.    In this parable, some say the treasure metaphorically represents Jesus while the Man represents us. Is there a problem with this interpretation? If so, what is the problem? 2.    Metaphori...

Life Group Questions   1.  Pastor Ryan explained that the mustard seed and leaven parables are the same but slightly different. How are they the same and how do they differ?   2.  Who does the woman in this parable represent and why do some people have a problem with this?   3.  What does the leaven represent? What does the flour represent?   4.  Pastor Ryan explained that in the first century, pe...

1.  What started small for you and has blossomed into something significant?   2.  Where in your life could you use a mustard seed of Faith?   3.  What can you scale back to allow room for God to grow this Faith inside of you?    4.  What are you holding on to or attempting to control that you need to surrender?   5.  What can you do to be in more constant conversation and relationship with God on...

Life Group Questions   1.  In Matthew 13, Jesus mentions seeds in both of the first two parables. What did the seed represent in parable #1 and what did it represent in parable #2? What is the significance of this for us?   2.  What is a tare? How can a Christian resemble a tare if they are not careful?   3.  Many people assume that the harvest time in this parable is at the end of the world. Why...

Life Group Questions   1.  Pastor Ryan described the doctrine of defeat (dispensationalism) which didn’t exist prior to the 1850’s. Because of the Scofield Reference Bible and other influences, the American church adopted a defeatist mentality. What do you believe about the future?   2.  What is the difference between a sub-culture and a counter-culture? What is the church called to be?   3.  The...

Life Group Questions   1. Who brought you to church? Share your testimony.   2. Our “Find, Tell, Bring” series has inspired us to invite people to church for Easter and beyond. Have you thought about who you would like to invite yet? If so, have you already extended the invitation? If so, how did it go? If not, what’s holding you back?   3. Pastor Rob said to “keep it simple” when inviting others;...

Life Group Questions 1.       According to 1 Corinthians 1:29-30, saving people is not your job. Instead, it’s God job. Does this truth relieve some pressure? Why? 2.       If you haven’t already done so, make a list of unchurched people that you know. Tell us about the main person on that list that the Holy Spirit is highlighting for you to focus on. 3.       Kasey suggested that we should create...

Life Group Questions   1.  Let’s talk about a time when a friend showed up for you in a time of need. How did it make you feel? Did it make the situation better or worse?   2.  Job’s friends began as well-intentioned comforters but turned into miserable ones. Have you ever been a miserable comforter? Share from your experience and what you learned.   3.  Pastor Rob shared a powerful story about a...

Life Group Questions   1.  Read Genesis 26:2-5. Why did God carry forward the blessing of Abraham to his son, Isaac?   2.  God chose to make a covenant with Abraham because He knew He could trust him. God has kingdom-building plans for your life. Can He trust you?   3.  Read Matthew 6:33. This is a conditional promise from God. What is the promise? What is the condition? Do you want this promise f...

Life Group Questions: 1. What did you learn from this teaching, and how will it impact you moving forward? 2. Do you feel hopeless in any areas of your life, such as your marriage, finances, children, career, or health? If yes, please share. If not, share some victories. 3. During the teaching, Pastor Rob shared three wrong sources of trust: ourselves, other people, and money. Which one resonated...

Life Group Questions 1.    What was your main takeaway from this week’s teaching?   2.    Pastor Ryan described three components of the year of jubilee. a.    Rest from Labor (Soul Rest): Taking a sabbath & reflecting on what matters most. b.    Restoration from what was lost (All debit forgiven & original inheritance restored) c.    Release from slavery (Born-again believers are set free from sla...

Life Group Questions   1.  What has God called you to do?   2.  Read Isaiah 61:1. Jesus came to proclaim freedom for the captives. The Greek word translated to “freedom” or “liberty” means “free run.” Is that how you would describe your life? “Free run,” with no limitations and nothing holding you back from your God-given destiny?   3.  Do you currently feel like you are held captive to something...