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, April 6,
2014. 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 do you like most about spring?
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
How do you feel about gardening?
Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and
talent)
“I Have Decided” Aaron Pelsue
Scripture: (Read the word together – use different
readers, different versions, just read it)
Jesus replied, “No one who puts a
hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62
Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon
using open-ended questions)
Jesus’ words seem harsh to our modern ears that
are used to tolerance and the theory that “everyone wins” if they at least try. Jesus is plain in His position. If you plan to serve Him, there is no giving
up. As the philosopher, Yoda said, “Do…or
no do…There is no try.”
Why do you think Jesus used plowing as an illustration?
What constitutes “service to the kingdom of God?”
Why is service so hard?
What pressures people to give up?
How do you feel about quitters?
How can we encourage each other not to give up?
What keeps you going?
Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community
of believers)
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