Monthly Archives: April 2021

Jude

Jude

Verse 1-2: What is the relationship between you and your siblings like? Do you get along? Are they admirable people? Are you close?

What would it take for you to believe your brother is the messiah? Do you think it would be easy to believe your brother is the Christ?

Verse 3-4: Was sex addressed in your church growing up? How does your church body address sex now? Do you think it’s important to address it?

How would you define a holy sexuality?

Do you think sensuality is a problem in the church today? If so, what is the problem and how should we deal with it?

Verse 5-7: Why do you think people develop unhealthy sexual appetites? Is it something you’re born with? Is it developed? Are we slaves to our sexuality?

Verse 8-13: How should we deal with inappropriate sexual behavior among people who call themselves Christian? What is our response to people who embrace sexual practices outside what God intended? What does expressing truth and love look like when the world’s definition of love is to accept people for who they are?

Verse 14-16: Do you think that the Bible is the only source of truth? Why or why not?

What is the difference between a Christian who is proclaiming truth and one who is a grumbler, a malcontent, or a loud mouth? When is it appropriate to bring up concerns and when do we start to become dissenters?

Verse 17-23: What was your wedding day like? How did you personally prepare for the wedding? Was it a big wedding?

What does a life look like today that’s preparing to be with Christ forever tomorrow?

Are there many people that you are inviting to be a part of Christ’s kingdom or are you hoping it’ll be a small party?

3 John 1

Johns Letters
Verse 1-4: When you were in school, what were your report cards like? Was there a lot of joy, anxiety, or indifference to them?

In your circle of influence, do you find yourself surrounded by spiritually mature brethren or immature? What is the sign of maturity in a Christian’s life? How can we spur one another to maturity?

Verse 5-8: What would you consider your calling in life? Do you think you have a calling? How would you know?

What would cause Christians in the early church to help people they would never meet? What is our responsibility in the ministry?

If you could be in charge of your church’s resources, how would you use those resources?

Verse 9-10: What are some ways pride can tear apart a church? Do you think pride is an issue in your church?

How can we deal with conflict in a church? Do you think a healthy church has conflict? Why do you think churches have fallout?

Verse 11-12: Have you ever had a brother, sister, or friend that always wanted to imitate you? How did that make you feel?

In order to imitate good, we must see good. Is there anyone you imitate? If people wanted to imitate you, what would they be like? Would you be proud of people who imitated you?

2 John 1

Johns Letters
Verse 1-3: Have you ever had a mentor? What made that person special in your life?
Who are you mentoring now? Is that an important part of your spiritual growth?
What role do elders play in your church? What is your relationship with your elders?

Verse 4: What kind of relationship do your children have with God today? What effect do parents have on their children’s spiritual life? What can’t we control? Continue reading 2 John 1 →