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?

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 →

Verse 1-5:

What is the most memorable win you’ve ever had? What made it memorable?

What does it mean to believe that Jesus is the Christ? What do you have to believe to be born of God?

Can you believe in Jesus and not follow his commandments? Continue reading 1 John 5 →

Verse 1-3: Are there any old wives’ tales that you grew up believing or at least were told that were true? Why do you think old wives tales persist?

What are some old wives’ tales we have in churches today?
Continue reading 1 John 4 →

Verse 1-3: The Bonaventure Cemetery is a famous cemetery with beautiful headstones, statues, and mausoleums. It has become a tourist attraction and was even featured in a movie. Have you ever planned out what you would like your headstone to be? Where would you be buried? What is the image of you that you want people to remember? Continue reading 1 John 3 →

Have you ever had a time where someone had to vouch for you or bail you out of a really tough situation? What was it? How did you react? Continue reading 1 John 2 →

Verse 1-4: Have you ever purchased a product just because they had a great infomercial (Snuggie, Flex Tape, Clapper, ShamWow, OxyClean, George Foreman grill, ChiaPet, Ginsu Knife, etc)?

Are you more likely to buy a product because you have evaluated it as the best product or because someone told you to buy it? Why? Continue reading 1 John 1 →