Small Group Resources
Small Group Discussion Questions
May 17 - 23
Sermon Series: Grow Up
Week 3: Youth
Ice Breaker if Needed
If you could be on any game show, which one would it be?
Discussion Questions
1. List characteristics of a youthful person. What are their strengths? What do they struggle with? What motivates a person to grow out of the youth stage? Why might someone persist in holding onto youthful outlooks and attitudes?
2. What do young Christians get right? What might they be missing? Read Romans 8:5-11. What are the contrasting minds? What does the self-led mind signal? What decision must be made in order to grow out of a self-led mindset into a Spirit-led mindset? What does that decision reveal about maturity?
3. How do you know if you aren’t fully living a Spirit-led life?
- Examine your tendency to bargain with or manipulate God. Why is this a sign of immaturity? Identify any current or ongoing “if…then” statements you are telling God. Can the Spirit be bargained with or manipulated? Why or why not?
- It sounds correct and nice, but what is immature about asking God to bless your plans? What is the difference between these two prayers: “God, please bless my new business!” and “God, please show me Your will in this new business.”
4. Why should you pursue growth into a Spirit-led life? What does God have for you when you walk, talk, move, lead, follow, and serve from a Spirit-led posture? What is the power in that position? Read Acts 1:8 and Ephesians 1:18-21. What is that power for? How does having power led to growth toward maturity? What would you do with a greater power to focus on the right things?
5. What is the difference between doing “good things” and doing “God things”? How does the Spirit increase your hunger for growth? What do you need to do?
- Ask! Read James 4:2. What should you ask for and what happens when you ask?
- Listen! Examine your ability to quietly wait for God to reveal His plan vs. waiting for Him to confirm what you have already decided. How do you learn to truly listen?
- Practice! How is Heaven nudging you? When was the last time you responded to a nudge from the Spirit?