Discussion Questions 16 September 2023
These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here.
- How does the concept of God’s timing, as mentioned in Ecclesiastes 3:11, offer hope and perspective during difficult seasons of life?
- Share an example of a time when you felt God’s grace and strength during a moment of weakness or trial.
- Discuss the significance of surrounding ourselves with encouraging and helpful people during trials. How can we distinguish between those who uplift us and those who may discourage us?
- Are there specific promises from the Bible that have been especially meaningful to you in tough times?
- Nature is mentioned as a source of rejuvenation for Elijah. How does spending time in nature impact your own well-being and perspective during difficult times?
- In Revelation 3:20, Jesus asks us to buy gold tried in fire. How can we view our trials as opportunities to refine our faith and draw closer to God?
- What are some practical ways we can cultivate a spirit of rejoicing even when we are strongly tempted to be negative in the face of trials?
Thank you for coming today and contributing to our discussion.
by: Jinha Kim
"But those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14