Questions 2 Peter Growth Plan

To answer these questions, you need to know how to use the search feature on an electronic Bible?  Also, these questions are meant to be answered Biblically, not from mere opinion.
—————————-1.  Faith

What is the Great Commission? Find it in the 4 Jesus books (Gospels).
When in Jesus’ teaching ministry did Jesus commission his disciples?
What is the Great Commandment?
What are all of the the things that Jesus commanded?
What does the Bible say about following Jesus?
Did Jesus invite followers outside the 12?
Can we be followers of Jesus and follow the great C’s?
How would someone progress from a new follower to the point of commissioning, where the student becomes a teacher?
What does the NT say about the growth process for the Christian?
How do you know when you are ready to disciple someone?
When can you share your testimony with someone who is not a Christian?
Is the person discipling any better than the person being discipled?
Can someone disciple themselves?
What are the 8 add-ons of 2 Peter 1?
What will be the result if one adds these things to their faith?
What does the Bible say about Faith?
What is salvation?
What is the Good News?
How does one know if they are really a Christian?
What does the Bible say about works?
What does the Bible say about a lifestyle of sinning as a Christian?
What does the Bible say about legalism?
What is your testimony?
How is Christianity like a relationship and less like a religion?
How does one join God’s family by becoming his child?
How could you encourage growth as a Christian by asking yourself  “What is my next step?”
What are some major steps one takes in the faith journey with Jesus?
What is baptism all about?
What is Communion all about?
What does John 15 say Christians should do?
What is the Bible?
How many books?
Who wrote the Books?
How many authors?
What are the approximate date ranges for authorship?
What was the method of transcription?
In what way is the Bible from God?
Do you have any distrust with the Bible?
Study of difficult passages?
What are the original languages of the Bible?
What are the popular Bible versions, and what are some main differences between them?
What does the Bible say about itself (Scriptures)?
What is the Armor of God?
How do you want to go through the 4 Jesus books?
Will you take notes or even summarize Jesus teaching in your own words? (remember you will ultimately be commissioned to teach others)
What does the Bible say about Moral Excellence or Virtue or things which are best practices?
What does the Bible say about Knowledge (of God and basics of God’s stuff)?
What knowledge about God things do you need to have?
What does the Bible say about Self-control or Temperance?
What does the Bible say about Patient Endurance (Perseverance)?
What does the Bible say about Godliness/Piety?
What does the Bible say about Brotherly Affection (Kindness)?
What does the Bible say about Love (for everyone)?
How is your life demonstrating Moral Excellence or Virtue or things which are best practices?
How is your life demonstrating Self-control or Temperance?
How is your life demonstrating Patient Endurance (Perseverance)?
How is your life demonstrating Godliness/Piety?
How is your life demonstrating Brotherly Affection (Kindness)?
How is your life demonstrating Love (for everyone)?

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2.  Moral Excellence or Virtue

What are all the sins of the Bible?
Are there “big sins?”  If so, what are they?
What are the deathly sins of Hebrews 6 about?
How role does the Holy Spirit have in the life of a Christian with regard to moral excellence and virtue?
What does it mean when a Christian sins?
What does it mean when a Christian commits a “big sin?”
What is God’s reaction when a Christian sins?  How does he feel?  How is the relationship affected?  How is God’s love and patience affected?
What happens when a Christian doesn’t ask for forgiveness for a sin?
What if a Christian sins intentionally and doesn’t believe it is a sin?
What if a Christian sins intentionally, but doesn’t know it is a sin?
What about the laws found in Leviticus or other books of the Old Testament?
Which sins did Jesus preach against in Matthew, Mark Luke and John?
What does Acts through Revelation have to say about morality and virtue?
Can a christian actually live morally, or is there an ultimate inability to be perfect?
What do these verses say? Galatians 5:16, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16
Can someone be so moral that they earn a place in Heaven?
There is a controversy over whether a Christian can fall away from God and become lost again,
Which Scriptures are used to emphasize the sovereignty and power of God to preserve a Christian?
Which Scripture are used to emphasize warning to Christians not to live in sin?
Which Scriptures emphasize the importance of choosing to follow God?
Which Scriptures emphasize the foreknowledge and pre-planning of God regarding those who become Christians?
What are other important Scriptures on this subject generally?
What did Jesus say regarding love for God and morality?
Am I listening to and talking with God?
How does prayer everyday assist in morality?
What does the Bible say about the importance of prayer in one’s relationship with God?
How did Jesus teach his disciples to pray?
How often should a Christian connect to God in prayer?
How often should a Christian examine Scriptures?
How might daily Bible study affect morality?
How important is Bible Study to the spiritual life and growth of a Christian?
Is morality merely not doing bad sins, or does it also involve doing positive things?
What are the Fruits of the Spirit and how to they relate with morality and virtue?
Which Bible verses give definition to the word Virtue?
What positive virtues are important and what does the Bible say about them?
What about justice? (others centered-ness) / Compassion/Altruism
What about respect
What about grace with others
Positivity / Recreation / Rest / Humor
What role does hardship or suffering play in assisting or discouraging morality?
How might healing be a virtue?
How can the healing virtue of Jesus flow into us?
What are some things that need healing of you?
What was Jesus’ occupation according to his accusers, and do you think this accusation is based on Jesus’ reputation.
What are the healing miracles of Jesus?
What occupations could Jesus have done?
What was Jesus’ reputation?
Why would healing be so prominent?
What things happened in the Bible during times of worship?
How often should one worship?
How do Christians worship God today?
What matters most to God during worship, outward actions or inward heart?
What does the Bible say about corporate praise & worship and individual praise and worship?
What role does Jesus play in our worship of God?
What role does communion play in worship at many churches?
Am I being faithful with God’s resources as a good steward of my space, money, time, relationships, and energy?
Looking at these verses (Revelation 21:8, Matthew 25:31-46, Ephesians 2:8-10), would you say people are saved “by good works” or “for good works?”

How can someone know if another is really a Christian (John 13:35, Matthew 7:15-23, 2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Corinthians 1:21-22, Romans 10:9-10, Jeremiah 17:9)
Based on Philippians 3, should one have confidence in spiritual credentials?
Is it ok to brag about one’s spiritual accomplishments (Philippians 2:2-4, Luke 10:17-20)?
Is it better to look back or forward according to Philippians 3:13-14, 20?
Is gratefulness possible without looking backward?
According to Philippians 3:17-19 is humility focused on one’s own accomplishments (or lack there of), or focussed on God’s accomplishments?
Is it possible to learn from mistakes without looking backwards?
What are the main points in these chapters: Romans 6, 7, and 8?
What verses show God is looking at the heart?
According to the Sermon on the Mount (matthew 5-7), is public appearance more important than what is on the inside?
How can someone remain pure in heart with media (print, internet, videos, music, etc)?
What does the Bible say about submitting to God’s way?
How does submission to God allow for spiritual growth?
Why were people created in God’s likeness?
Do these verses reveal a possible purpose for God creating people: (Exodus 6:7, Leviticus 26:12, Jeremiah 7:23, Jeremiah 11:4, Jeremiah 30:22, Ezekiel 36:28, Joel 2:27, Zechariah 2:11, Romans 9:26)?
Is it possible to follow God’s rules without having a heart of love for God?

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3. Knowledge

What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
How does one grow in wisdom?
How does one grow in knowledge?
What are the verses using the word wisdom?
What are the verses using the word knowledge?
Does growing in knowledge decrease need to maintain relationship with God or connection through prayer, and Scriptures?
What does Ephesians 4:19 say and how does God help growth in knowledge in the context of a Christian community?
Does individual study replace corporate or relational teaching from Christian leaders?
What are the basics of God’s person-hood?
What is the nature of God?
God the Father?
God the Son?
God the Holy Spirit?
What are the basic faith tenets of classic or orthodox Christianity?
What are the basic beliefs of Christians according to historic creeds?
What are the foundational truths(statements of faith) of your denomination or other denominations
What are some major study directions that you could pursue after being first versed in Jesus?
Have you begun your first read & write of the Gospel books?
What are the Bible verses that talk about the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Spirit like?
What does the Holy Spirit have to do with a person in salvation
What is the work of the Holy Spirit
What happened in Acts 2?
What was the purpose for Christ’s life?
What was the purpose for Christ’s death?
What was the purpose of the resurrection?
What is the pre-existence of Jesus according to the first chapter of John?
What does 2 Corinthians 3:18 say?
What is the identity of God like?
What are the verses that describe God’s attributes and names?
What are the different sections of the Bible by genre of literature?
What are the different ways of interpreting the Bible?
What are the Basic/key Bible stories?
What are some popular and important Bible Verses?
What are ways to study the Bible?
What are the parts of the Bible that people frequently struggle to interpret?
What are Basic bible Truths/doctrines?
What does 1 Peter 3:15 say?
What is a creed and what are some examples? (include ancient creeds and creeds historic to church)
What are the main families of denominations and some of the major differences in beliefs from them?
What do these words mean “orthodox, fundamental, evangelical, Catholic, catholic” and does it matter?
Often a story or narrative works well to explain things, can you tell the story of Jesus?
Have you began reading the Jesus books Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John?
Look at some supplementary lists that are organize Bible knowledge.  What are the lists named?
If you have a church selected, what is their statement of faith say?
What does your denomination believe in it’s statement or statements of faith?
What does the Bible say about these topics:
-Fasting
-Sabbath
-Security of the Believer
-Money
What does God expect of me?
What does it mean for Jesus Christ to be Lord and where is it in the Bible?
What does God expect regarding a Christian’s time?
What does God expect regarding a Christian’s abilities?
What is church membership all about?
What about sharing your faith and telling your testimony/Jesus story?  Does God expect you to speak with others about Jesus?
How do you maintain a relationship with God?
How can I know the will of God?
How can one avoid legalism?
How can a Christian Glorify God?
Who are the people who are supporting you in your faith and is it good to have others to receive advice from regarding spiritual matters?
How can you be patient?
How can one trust in God everyday?
What are the elementary teachings mentioned in Hebrews 6:1-3?

4.  Self Control

What is self Control?
How does one control Self?
What are the factors or parts of self?
What are challenges to self control?
What temptations are the hardest to resist?
What things reduce one’s ability to resist temptation?
What things strengthen self control generally?
What are some specific techniques that help others with self control for things that are struggles for you?
How does Emotional healing contribute to self control?
How does one find emotional healing?
How does addiction play a roll in self control?
How does physical health help self control?
How does the Holy Spirit help self control?
Is self control a fruit of the spirit?
How can others affect self control?
What does the Bible have to say about self control?
How does self control affect relationships? (Marriage, parenting, friendships, etc.)
What happens in the brain when one is anxious, angry, addicted or triggered that challenge self control or other higher cognitive processes?
What are some resources that strengthen self control in relationships?
What are some resources that strengthen self control in emotional health?
What are some resources that strengthen self control in physical health?
What are some resources that strengthen self control in mental health?
What about self control in spending money, time, resources?
What about self control in speaking?
What does the Bible say about controlling the tongue?
What did Jesus say about self denial?
What does the Bible say about fasting?
How does submission to authority compare to self control?
How does self control balance with self care, and self denial?
How does self control lend toward a reputation of integrity?
What are the strategies of programs like the 12 step programs and what principles can you learn for practicing self control?
Have you ever taken a personal spiritual inventory?
Self inventory questions:
What am I really missing in life?
What are my hurts?
What are my fears?
What are some bad things I need to stop doing?
What would make me really happy?
What makes me so angry that I do something I shouldn’t do?
What do I really want most?
How often should one take personal inventory, or be asked questions for care and accountability?
How does worship and music affect one’s self control?
How does one control self regarding lies, cheating, malice, gossip, filthy language, slander, aggression of violence or other public sins?
How does one control self regarding private sins that only God sees?
How does study of the Bible affect self control?
How does John 8:32 connect with self control?
How did Jesus use the Bible in temptation?
Are self-help books or magazines really helpful?
How does prayer affect self control?
How does shame affect self control?
How does meditation and mindfulness affect self control?
How does self-grace affect self control?
Can you think of any area in your life that needs healing or renewal?
How might painful memories play a role in self control?
What is the difference between an interest, hobby, habit, obsession, and addiction?
What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 have to do with self control?
What does Matthew 11:29 and Luke 4:18,19 have to do with self control?
How might rigidity and legalism sabotage self control?

5.  Patient Endurance

Why do bad things happen in this world?
Does God cause evil?
How can a good God allow bad things to happen in the world?
What are examples of hard things that require endurance?
How does companionship and the ministry of a caring person’s presence assist one who is suffering?
What positive or negative effects might result from suffering?
What suffering is going on in the world today?
Can those who are suffering effectively care for others who are suffering?
Can trust in God increase at times when patient endurance is required?
What things build trust in God during hard times?
How does normalizing or “awefulizing” (comparing the intensity of one person’s suffering to the intensity of another person’s suffering) affect a person’s perspective who is in the middle of a difficult time?
How might attempting to adjust perspective encourage or discourage endurance?
What are ineffective or non-therapeutic ways of helping someone in a difficult season?
What are some coping techniques that help those in hard times?
What makes one coping technique better than another technique?
What characteristics are found in someone who is more resilient in hard times?
What are some ways that God gives courage?
What does the Bible say about endurance for followers of Jesus Christ?
What are verses of scripture that are encouraging during hard times?
How might assurance of one’s destiny or one’s purpose in life or predicted outcomes of the future strengthen a person’s resolve to endure hard times?
Does the suffering of Christ reveal anything about God’s heart for those who are suffering?
What do these verses say about patient endurance:
James 1:2-4
Romans 5:3
Romans 8:17-18
2 Corinthians 1:5-7
2 Corinthians 11:16
Philippians 3:10
1 Peter 4:13
1 Peter 2:21
The book of 1 Peter
1 Thessalonians 3:3
Matthew 16:24
Who are some local counselors who might specialize in helping someone with trauma?
Who are some who are caring and helpful at prayer and support of someone attempting to endure difficulty?
What value does hard work have in preventing hard times?
What value does hard work have in enduring hard times?
What value does rest and self care have in preventing hard times?
What value does rest and self care have in enduring hard times?
How does giving self grace and mercy help with suffering
How can a care-giver give grace and mercy to someone in a hard time?
What effects might worship, music, or reverence for God have on someone in difficulty?
Can a person in difficulty celebrate or be thankful?

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6.  Godliness

What does the word Godliness mean in Greek?
Which of the 2 great commandments of Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39 connects with the concept of Godliness?
What are your favorite verses that use the word Godliness?
What does 1 Timothy 4:8 say and mean?
Explain what is meant by maturity according to Hebrews 5:11-14?
According to Hebrews 5:11-14, how mature is one who does ont have the ability to live in righteousness?
Can maturity according to Hebrews 5:11-14 be gained by gaining intellectual understanding about good and evil?
According to the truth in these verses, explain what things are better than having Bible knowledge: 1 Samuel 15:22, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 12:7.
What does God value more than gifts or sacrifices?
What attributes of God are the kinds that God wants people to also have?
What is better than performing a duty to God with mere outward behavior?
What is legalism?
How can love balance out legalism?
How can one avoid being heartless?
What does John 5:39 say and mean?
Since God forgives sins, is there any point to live with righteousness according to Romans 2:13?
What are other verses that talk about having a right heart before God?
What is righteousness without love or love without righteousness?
Is it proper to lift yourself up on righteous deeds?
What do these verses say about letting go of past accomplishments for God, and personal righteousness (1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Philippians 2:2-4, Luke 10:20, Philippians 3(particularly verses 13-14 and 17-20))?
Are good deeds and Godliness a means to salvation according to Romans 6,7?
How can someone balance the reality of judgement day and verses like Revelation 21:8 with love and the heart God wants us to have?
Is godliness doing good things because that is what God cares most about?
When did God prepare good things for us to do according to Ephesians 2:10?
What does Ephesians 2:8,9 and 1 John 1:9 say about grace?
What does 1 John 4:19 say about how far our love for God can get us?
What does John 14:15 say?
What is a basic root for our love for God according to Luke 7:47?
How connected is God’s love for us and our level of Godliness?
Would God’s love for us be rooted in our connection to God?
What is so special about humans that God would want to be connected with us according to Genesis 1:26–27?
What phrase is repeated by God in these verses and what does this reveal about God’s desire to connect with people: Exodus 6:7, Leviticus 26:12, Jeremiah 7:23, Jeremiah 11:4, Jeremiah 30:22, Ezekiel 36:28, Joel 2:27, Zechariah 2:11, Romans 9:26?
Is Godliness more about our behavior and righteousness or about how much our heart loves God and how much our heart reflects the heart of God?
How does one grow in Godliness?
What does it mean to love God according to Matthew 22:37?
Can someone love God, but not feel love for God?
Can someone feel love for God and not live like it?
Why is it best to love God with all parts of human existence (body/behavior/mind/intellect/emotions/spirit/soul)?
what can I surrender today?
What is one the thing that would help me love God more?
How can I be more aware of God’s presence today?
What reminds you of all the reasons you have to be grateful?
What is the next step to join what God is doing in the world?
What nagging and persistent habits or patterns do you need to confess?
What areas of need are difficult for you to admit?
During worship, what is the emotional, mental and spiritual condition of one who is strong in Godliness?

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7.  Brotherly Affection

Is brotherly affection favorable to men, or can men and women equally give brotherly affection to other males or other females likewise?
What are effective methods for resolving conflicts between people?
What are effective ways for preventing arguments in relationships with other Christians?
In conflict, how can one stay calm, identify personal needs, effectively and actively listen to the needs of the other person, and then get closer to the other person regardless of the conflict’s outcome?
What is the difference between forgiveness and forbearance?
What does the Bible have to say about conflict between people of God or in churches?
How does one help the church and not hurt it?
How does one find a place to serve in the church?
What can be done daily to help one grow in brotherly affection?
What does the Bible say about brotherly affection?
What is stonewalling in a relationship and what effect does it have upon relationships?
What goes on during a storm of anger in a verbal argument relationally?
What goes on physically during an hot argument?
What goes on in the brain during a hot argument?
What are some negative consequences to arguments?
What are the negative consequences of conflict avoidance, lack of communication/transparency, or stonewalling?
What are some ways of getting to know one another deeply, more than small talk?
What are indicators of hurt feelings or offenses?
How can one avoid using these poor relational skills: harsh start ups, unkind words, defensiveness, blindness to personal weaknesses or offenses, criticism and focusing on the negative, insensitivity to the weaknesses of others, intolerance?
What are some things that are common sources for admiration or fondness about others?
What does the Bible say about humility?
What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
What does the Bible say about peace in church?
How important is accepting the influence of others in a relationship?
How can one keep healthy boundaries interpersonally without becoming a door mat?
How can one keep healthy boundaries of responsibility and be a good steward of time without doing the job of another person?
How can a person be flexible enough and compassionate enough to assist the job of another person without being territorial like an ape?
How did Jesus perform acts of service?
How can one avoid flooding emotionally?
What are indicators that one needs rest, space or distance?
What are some examples of affirmation and good words?
What body language is effective in this culture for positive relationships?
What role does tone of voice play?
What are good communication skills?
What do you do for conflicts when the problem is solvable problems but the tension still persists?
What do you do for unsolvable problems when the relationship still needs to persist between parties?
What can you do to stop an argument before it grows out of control?
How can you overcome relational gridlock?
How can you identify spiritual gifts?
What might be a good place to start for serving in the church?
What is the purpose of serving in the church?
How do you know when you have served enough or too much in the church?
How can you focus on the positive of past memories?
Ho can one build a culture of compassion while making shared memories?
What did Jesus say about going out of your way to love someone?
What role does physical health and emotional health play in relational health?
What are the advantages of connecting to a church?
How connected is connected at a church?
Small group relationships in a church, is that helpful for growth?
What is membership in a church and why do people do it?
What are the purposes of the church?
Looking at the different denominations, what are some of the pros of each basic denomination type?
How important is unity in the entire Body of Christ?
What kind of relationships did Paul have?
Would it benefit someone to have a relationship like Paul with Timothy for mentoring?
Would it benefit someone to have a relationship like Paul with Barnabas for encouragement?
Would it benefit someone to have a relationship like Timothy had with Paul for being help accountable and for leadership?
What are some of the strategies for helping Christians to grow in faith according to Ephesians 4:11-16?
What does Colossians 1:28 say helps with maturity and how could this happen outside of relationship with other Christians?
What did the first Christians do when they got together and how often did they get together (Acts 2:42-47)?
What factors of the first church helped them to impact the world?
What does the Bible say about how we should speak?
What kind of community and fellowship is helpful for growth?
What does the Bible say about supporting a church financially?
What are some fun things that Christians can do together for enjoyment?
What does the Bible say about arguments in the church?
What were some of the arguments mentioned in the Bible?
Arguments are an indication of what according to 1 Corinthians 3:1-4?
What are some examples of things christians argue over, but really aren’t worth it?
What did Jesus say in John 13:35?
What does the Bible say about discord, divisiveness, and strife?
How does one best negotiate with one who is currently in conflict?
Am I growing with God’s family?

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8.  Love for Everyone.

Which verse in the Jesus books where Jesus valued concern for social outcasts?
Who are those in our culture who are social outcasts?
Who are the people in your life who are difficult to love?
Can you love someone, but limit relationship with that person by using boundaries?
What are the types of hurts and problems in the world?
What causes or missions to help the world are close to your heart?
How can you grow in sensitivity and awareness to the problems of the world, without getting depressed, apathetic, or negative?
What are some verses that talk about God’s love for the world?
How involved are you in helping the world to be a better place?
What are the Great Commandments?
Who in your life needs the love of God?
Who in your life needs your love?
Who needs forgiveness from you?
How does someone get ready to share the grace of God in Jesus with others?
How does someone get ready to become a spiritual parent and then grandparent?
What does it mean to be commissioned by Jesus?
What does the the Bible say about benevolence to causes outside the church?
What does the Bible say about serving and helping the needy and the hurting?
What do you get out of these verses: Galatians 6:9 ; 1 Peter 2:12,15  ; Titus 3:8  ; Mt 25:14-30 & 31-46  ;  Ephesians 6:7-8  ;  2 Thessalonians 3:13  ;  Hebrews 6:10 ?
How can one grow in love for others?
Have you written, recorded, or made a video of your testimony?
Which strategy is more effective for changing the world (see disciple math file numbers)?
What is love according to 1 Corinthians 13?
What does Romans 13:8 mean?
Can you begin a process of discovering your spiritual aptitudes/interests and how they can be used to love others?
What are Spiritual gifts in the Bible (include 1 Cor 12:4-11 and Romans 12:4-13)?
Discover ministry Interests & key/true ministry gifts (with Ministry Gifts Test)
What role do church leaders play in helping someone love others (Ephesians 4:11–16)?
What does 1 Peter 4:10–11 say and how does this apply to loving everyone?
Have you ever sensed that God has a plan for your life?
What does Jeremiah 29:11 say?
What might God be calling you to now or later to do in your family?
What might God be calling you to now or later to do in your workplace?
What might God be calling you to now or later to do in your community?
What might God be calling you to now or later to do in your country?
What might God be calling you to now or later to do in the world?
Have you connected with a church leader to serve at church?
What are the most prevalent results of injustice in the world, and what are some common causes/solutions?
What needs are on your prayer list and do any of those needs involve needs of others in the world?
Do you pray for:
-Community, country, missions, ministries you know
-weak, anxious, or idle people you know
-spiritually lost
-unloved
-under-resourced, hungry, homeless, thirsty, naked
-Socially Challenged, orphans/widows, sick/physically challenged,  mentally challenged,
-abused/imprisoned/enslaved/oppressed, emotionally devastated, grieving from loss or separation/isolation from helpful or meaningful relationships (loneliness)/depression/anger
-under-educated/in need of tutoring, in crisis/endangered from war or nature/disaster
-rich people who don’t care.  wicked people who hate.
What are 7 areas of human need?
Which forms of injustice/depravity in the world ring the loudest with your heart?
Is there a cause that most resonates with your heart?
What are some ways you could be involved with assisting the cause that most resonates with your heart?
Are you satisfied with your involvement in assisting those in need around the world?
Does your heart feel broken by the pains in the world?
Is compassion an emotion, an action, or what?
What comes to mind when you think of “Christian service”?
What truths are found in Luke 14:7-14?
Who does Jesus encourage his disciples to target for ministry in Luke 14:15-24?
Who are the “least of these” and what are all the verses that refer to these?
What is the cost of being a disciple according to Luke 14:25-35 and what are the references in the other 3 Jesus books that echo the same truthes?
What did Jesus do that taught servant leadership and what are the verses that support it? (John 13:3-17
You may have heard the saying “God helps those who help themselves”, but what references show how “God helps those and then wants them to help others?”
(go and do likewise, and forgiveness of debt parable Matthew 18:21-35)
What is the point of serving the needs of the world?
What are the skills God has given you?
What do your habits suggest about the special purpose and calling God has for you?
What are the abilities God has given you?
What about you personality was given to you by God, and is useful for God’s purpose?
What from your experiences reveals your strengths or weaknesses and can be used by God?
What are the spiritual gifts mentioned in the Bible in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12?
What does 1 Peter 4:10 say?
What role does laying on of hands play in gifts (1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:6,
Do followers of Jesus follow Jesus mission in Luke 4:18,19?
Compare physical training to spiritual training as done in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, and how might caring for others be considered spiritual exercise?
What does James 1:27 say about caring for others?
How could following the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19,20 help bring God’s love to the world?
Do you consider yourself commissioned by God or Jesus as in Matthew 28:19,20, or is it waiting for you in the future?
Would you consider praying for others to be healed an act of service?
Would you ever help at a food pantry as an act of service?.
Would you ever meet a need in your neighborhood, or community?
Would you ever Serve in children’s ministry or help at church?
Would you ever do chores at home for your family?
Would you ever help orphans, widows, or those who are rejected?
Would you ever help those with needs and hurts (homeless, hungry, handicapped, etc.)?
Would you ever assist the elderly?
Would you ever aid those hit by a disaster or a tragedy, or those who are emotionally devastated?
Would you ever comfort those who are neglected, or those who are oppressed?
Would you ever pray for God’s help to direct you towards the service opportunities that are best?
Does doing acts of service for God prove a right relationship with God (compare Matthew 7:21-23 with Luke 6:43-49)?
What is the cost of following Jesus according to Jesus?
Looking at John 15, what are some ways to stay close with Jesus everyday?
Is serving others the same as serving God according to Matthew 25:31-46?
What is the cost of following Jesus in Luke 9:57-62 and Luke 14:25-35?