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Current Worship Series: Belong
Questions for Discussion and Reflection:
Service (2/17/2025)
Scripture of the Week: 1 Peter 4:7-15
- In the podcast, Brett discusses service as a core aspect of belonging. How do you see service playing a role in your own faith journey?
- What examples of service in the Wesleyan tradition inspire you to serve others?
- Jesus modeled humble service throughout his ministry. How can we emulate that humility in our daily lives?
- In what ways can serving others build stronger relationships within our church and community?
- Reflect on a time when an act of service impacted your life. How did it shape your understanding of God’s love?
- What are some practical ways you can serve with compassion and justice in your community this week?
Gifts (2/10/2025)
Scripture of the week: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:1-15
- How do you practice generosity in your life beyond financial giving? In what ways can you be more generous with your time, hospitality, and love?
- Think of someone you know who embodies generosity. What about their actions inspires you to be more generous? How do they make generosity feel natural rather than obligatory?
- The farmer plants trees knowing he won’t live to enjoy the fruit. How can you apply this long-term perspective in your own acts of generosity or discipleship?
- Brett mentions that generosity flows from God’s grace. How does this understanding of generosity shape the way you approach giving? How can you view your financial commitments as an opportunity to partner with God’s work?
- Brett defines stewardship as giving from a place of joy and intentionality, not obligation. How can you shift your perspective on stewardship to reflect this joyful mindset?
- In the episode, Brett encourages listeners to give out of joy, not guilt. Have you ever felt pressured to give? How can we cultivate a mindset where giving becomes a natural expression of gratitude rather than a burden?
- How can we, as a church community, reflect God’s generosity in the way we engage with the world? What are some practical ways you can contribute to the larger mission of God through your resources?
- How do you think the generosity of the church and individuals today will impact future generations of believers? What kind of legacy do you want to leave through your acts of generosity?
Presence (2/3/2025)
Scripture of the week: Hebrews 10:19-25
- What does “presence” in discipleship mean to you? How have you experienced it in your faith journey?
- When have you felt most supported and encouraged by someone’s presence in your life? How did that impact your spiritual growth?
- Are there areas in your life where you struggle to be fully present with God or others? What distractions make it difficult?
- How does Jesus model the idea of presence in his relationships with his disciples and others?
- In what ways can being more present help strengthen your relationships within your faith community?
- How can you intentionally practice presence in your daily interactions—whether with family, friends, or strangers?
- What are some practical ways we can support one another in our faith journeys through our presence, even when physical presence isn’t possible?
- Who in your life might need your presence and encouragement this week? How can you show up for them?
- What is one small, intentional change you can make to be more present in your spiritual life (prayer, worship, relationships, service)?
Prayers (1/27/2025)
Scripture of the week: Luke 11:1-13
- How do you contribute to creating a sense of belonging within your community?
- What barriers might prevent people from feeling connected, and how can we work to overcome them?
- What small, daily choices could you make to live more intentionally? How can we remind ourselves to prioritize what truly matters amidst life’s busyness?
- How do you find sacred moments in the ordinary?
- What practices help you stay grounded and present in your daily life?
- In what ways have challenges or setbacks contributed to your personal or spiritual growth?
- How can we create space for ourselves and others to grow without the pressure of perfection?
- What helps you hold onto hope when faced with uncertainty or difficulty?
- How do you recognize and embrace new beginnings, even when they don’t look like what you expected?