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Small Group Discussion Questions

September 20 - 26

Sermon Series: Running with the Horses

Week 5: Living By Faith in Pakistan

Ice Breaker if Needed

If you could go on mission in another country, which country would it be and why? 

Discussion Questions

        This past weekend, Pastor Karl interviewed Pastor Sajjad from Shining Light in Pakistan about how he came to faith, the origins of Shining Light, the joys and challenges of ministry in Pakistan, and his advice to our church today. As your small group meets, answer these questions inspired by Pastor Karl and Pastor Sajjad’s conversation. If you are using these questions for personal or family studies, let them move you into journaling or family discussion time.

        1. How did you come to know the Lord? Pastor Sajjad said Matthew 17:20 was instrumental in his coming to faith. Do you have a verse or lesson from Scripture that inspired your faith to move into a deeper, more ready, more responsive faith than in the past? Share it! 

        2. What does your typical day look like as a believer? How do you stay close to the Lord? How are you responding to His voice? Where do you see yourself living out your faith in action? What would others say about your faith? 

        3. Share how you have seen the Lord move in your family, in our community, and across the world? What is the importance of sharing these stories and testimonies? What does the word “witness” mean? What is the point of being a witness if you don’t share or take action? 

        4. When thinking of missions, ministry, or even your daily walk, what brings you great joy? How do you express it? What do you do when joy seems in short supply? What is praiseworthy in your life right now? 

        5. What advice would you give to a new believer about their unfolding story? If you are a new believer, identify the questions you most want answered. Pray together about how you can participate in global missions and missions right here in our own backyard. Where will you find people who need Jesus? Why should you care? 


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