Warsaw Community Church

Small Group Questions - Weekend of January 3
 
 

 

 

 


 

 

Group Opener: 

 

How did you first get involved with WCC?

 

Group Questions:

 

  1. Read Matthew 22:34-40. This is a passage we hear often at WCC. Why?

 

  1. The Pharisees were trying to trick Jesus with their question about the greatest commandment, pushing Him to choose one and leave the others out as less important. Is there one commandment we tend to favor over others?

 

  1. Read Matthew 19:16-22. What kind of attitude do you think this young man approached Christ with? Do you think he was genuine in his question or not? Why?

 

  1. The rich young man seems to think that he only has to keep some of the commandments to have eternal life. We tend to pick and choose what commandments we obey, as well. Which ones do we tend to ignore? This might be awkward to say out loud, but try to be as specific as you can.

 

  1. Though the young man kept many of the commandments, there was one thing he knew he should do, but didn’t. What was it? Why was it important that he do this “one thing”?

 

  1. Is there anything you know you should do, but are hesitating to do? Is there anything keeping you from following God with all of your heart, soul, and mind?

 

  1. Read Deuteronomy 30:6. What is so encouraging about this verse? How have you seen God change your heart this past year? Celebrate those changes as a group.

 

Prayer Time:

 

What are some specific ways we can be praying for each other? Take a few minutes to share your prayer requests with each other.

 

As we look to a new year, pray about how you and your group can love God and love others more deeply. Is there a particular subject He is leading you to study? Is there a volunteer opportunity where you can serve together?

 

Notes for your prayer time:

 

There is nothing wrong with praying for each other’s requests and you can continue to do so.  It is easy however to pray for all kinds of things that aren’t related to applying God’s truth to our lives.

 

My desire is to make sure we have some of our prayers focused around the life-change God desires to take place in each of us.  – Scott Nieveen

 

Thanks for the role you play in providing a place for people to experience community while pursuing God!