October 20 • ALIEN LIFE – Suffering as an Alien (week 6)
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s remember three goals of every LifeGroup gathering:
– Grow with Each Other (know each other better)
– Grow Closer to God (know God better)
– Grow Deeper in Life (live by faith better)
All of the questions are designed to lead us in spiritual and relational growth. The goal is to deepen our relationships with God and one another, and learn to live by faith better in the process.
CURRENT SERIES: Alien Life: How to Live in a Foreign Land
Key Passage: 1 Peter 4
Grow with Each Other
- What are some examples of suffering that the world is experiencing?
- How has the suffering of the world impacted you personally?
- What are some ways suffering has made faith difficult for you?
Grow Closer to God
- READ Revelation 21:4; 1 Peter 4:1-2
- How is it a blessing to suffer for the sake of Christ? Explain.
- Describe what it means to be “done with sin”.
- How is being released from bondage to sin related to suffering for Christ?
- READ 1 Peter 4:3-4
- How can choosing to live for God help you grow in your faith and relationship with God?
- Describe a time you suffered for your faith in Christ. What has this taught you about God?
- How has your perspective about suffering changed since becoming a follower of Jesus?
- READ 1 Peter 4:5-7
- Why does God warn us ahead of time about the Day of Judgment?
- What does the coming of the Day of Judgment teach you about God?
- What does Peter’s challenge to be alert and sober-minded teach you about God?
- READ 1 Peter 4:12-13; John 15:20-21; Philippians 1:29-30
- Describe some day-to-day examples of persecution for your faith in Jesus.
- Have you ever been surprised at receiving persecution for your faith? Explain.
- Why are we instructed not to be surprised by persecution?
- READ 1 Peter 4:13-19; Numbers 32:23
- How does persecution for the sake of Christ bring glory to God?
- How can standing firm in your faith during trials grow your faith and relationship with God?
- How can true and consistent repentance help you grow in your faith and relationship with God?
Grow Deeper in Life
- How can we respond better to persecution when we receive it?
- Are there areas of hidden sin in your life that are preventing you from drawing near to God? How can we come alongside you in these areas?
- How does your perspective of persecution, trials, and suffering need to change in order to align with God’s teaching?
- How can we come alongside you this week to help you be alert and sober-minded?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL – What is one spiritual goal you have
NAME OF PLUS ONE – Who is someone you are praying for and inviting to church?
PRAYER REQUESTS – How can we be praying for you?