Sermon

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this Sunday?
2. Read and discuss James 5:12-18. What does this tell us about us? What do these verses tell us about God? What commands, encouragements or warnings are there for us to heed?
3. What tension between the text and your personal experience do you note in this text? How do you deal with such tensions?
4. How is prayer emphasized in these verses? What does this mean for us?
5. What is the importance of considering context when studying the Scriptures?
6. What is your view of miraculous healings or spiritual gifts of healing in our day & times?
7. In what ways do we tend to cover up our sins? Why is it important to confess our sins to each other? How does this develop community and camaraderie?
8. “To pray demonstrates a confidence in God. To not pray demonstrates a confidence in man.” How would you describe your prayer life?
9. Is there something burdening your soul that you need to release? Spend some time in prayer together for this.