Part 1 - Connect Questions

1. Where have you seen God working this past week or is there anything you'd like to thank Him for?

 

2. Are you carrying any burdens or facing any challenges?

Give thanks for what God has done and pray for one another's burdens.

 

Review the previous lesson.

What do you remember from the previous passage?

How did you apply what you learned?

Did you share it with anyone?

Part 2 - Discovery Questions

Bible Passage - Matthew 22:35-40; 1 John 4:7-21

First, tell the story in your own words.

Then, read the passage from the Bible two times. (ask others to read if comfortable)

Ask the group to practice re-telling the passage in their own words.

 

Discuss these questions:

3. What does this passage teach us about God?

 

4. What does this passage teach us about people?

 

5. What else stands out to you?

 

Explore Further (optional):

Ephesians 4:32 says "Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done."

Colossians 3:13 says "Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you."

• Forgiveness is an important part of loving one another like Jesus has loved us. Is there anyone whom you need to forgive? Is there anyone whom you need to ask for forgiveness?

Part 3 - Go Questions

6. Live it Out: What do you think you should do based on what you learned from this passage?

 

7. Pass it On: Is there anyone you could share this story with and tell them what you’ve learned? Is there anyone you would like to invite to meet with you (or us) to read the Bible and discover Jesus?