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IT'S FOREVER: Eternal Life


The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, August 18, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)
What is the most unusual pet you have ever had?
Have you ever raised a farm animal?  Which one?
If you could have a farm animal in your backyard, what would it be?  Why?

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)
We are going to camp out on this song for the series, “It’s Forever.”
“The Lord Our God” Passion 2013 (See YouTube version on GP Small Groups Facebook page)

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)
Matthew 25:31-46

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)
Surprising, sheep and goats are related through their goat-antelope subfamily.  According to Wikipedia, sheep are flock animals that stay close to one another. Their natural inclination is to follow a leader.  They flee from danger and will not defend their territory.  Goats are more independent and inquisitive.  They will wander and are known for escaping their pens.  They will generally turn and face an intruder.

Why did Jesus use sheep and goats in His illustration?
How do the righteous resemble sheep?
How do the unrighteous resemble goats?
What behavior did Jesus praise in the righteous?
When have you seen the “hungry” and feed them?
What are some characteristics of modern-day goats?
How can we promote more sheep behavior in our community?
 
Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)

 
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