THIS WEEK
Romans 1:14-16 | “The Great Pursuit”- Mission Sunday
1. Share an experience you had serving on mission – locally, nationally, or internationally.
Read & Discuss: Romans 1:14-16
1. How did Paul describe his commitment to share the Gospel? Why is he ‘under obligation’ / ‘a debtor’?
2. How should this shape our commitment to sharing the Gospel?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 11:24-28. What kind of suffering did Paul endure during his ministry? How would you respond to those conditions/adversity?
4. How did Paul describe his attitude for preaching the Gospel in v15?
5. ‘A debtor’, despite suffering, with eagerness – is how Paul characterized his view of sharing the Gospel. How do these characterize your view on missions?
Discuss as a Small Group how you can serve the church, locally, and possibly internationally.
Pray for local, national, and international mission partners.
LAST WEEK
Exodus 20:1-2, 14; Mathew 5:27-30 | You Shall Not Commit Adultery
1. Divide up by men and women from the start today. We’re recommending this due to the nature of the subject this week in hopes that there will be more freedom to talk openly.
Read & Discuss: Exodus 20:1-2; 14
1. Why doesn’t the church typically talk about sexual temptation & sexual sin? What voices speak louder today on this topic than the church?
2. God wants our exclusive love and affection. How do our earthly relationships, especially with a spouse, point us back to God? How does fidelity to our spouse help shape our hearts toward faithfulness with God?
Read & Discuss: Matthew 5:27-30
3. What do you think Jesus had in mind when he said we should not look at another person with “lustful intent”? Where does your mind too easily go when you see an attractive person?
4. Why did Jesus identify the “eye” and the “hand” as particularly problematic related to lust leading to adultery?
5. What does your mind need to be cleansed from?
6. What habits in your life need to change (phone use, interactions with the opposite sex, thought life, etc.)?
7. How does the truth of the gospel bring healing to your heart in this area?
Read Psalm 51 (David wrote this after he committed adultery with Bathsheba). Pray this psalm together verse by verse.
PRAY for one another and the lost in your lives.