Participation in the Gospel, Part 2
Our participation in the gospel is not optional. It is the logical conclusion of understanding what God has done for us, and how He has left us here for His purposes until He calls us to dwell with Him forever.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- Either at the Missions Banquet or on Sunday morning, what missionaries did you meet this weekend? From the stories and reports they shared, what stuck out or challenged you?
- Pastor Aaron talked about the ways we all want to be the exception to the rule. What are ways you see people thinking they are the exception? How do we use this same logic to think we are an exception and God’s commands or principles don’t apply to us?
- Read Philippians 2:1-11. What is Paul’s core command or point in these verses? Why was it humbling for Jesus to become a human? What did our salvation cost Him? What did Jesus gain for His obedience to the Father’s plan?
- Read Philippians 1:21-26. What are the 2 options for Paul? What are the pros and cons for each for him? Why are these the only 2 options and nothing else? What do you think it looks like live for the “progress and joy in the faith” of others?
- Pastor Aaron mentioned how we at times can live like functional agnostics when we are focused too much on this world. Do you agree or disagree? What are you most looking forward to in heaven?
- What stuck out to you from what the missionaries shared about the cost and blessings of serving?
- What is one way you want to be more involved in participating in the Gospel this week?