All Things New – Go

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What was one thing that you found encouraging and one thing you found challenging about this message?
2. Why are followers of Jesus to “go”? What does this mean? Where are we to go? What are we to do?
3. Discuss the 5 points on Why we Go. Review the Scriptures with each one.
   • Going into the world is the natural fruit of a believer. (John 15)
   • Going into the world is a command from the the Lord. (Matthew 28)
   • Going into the world is modeled by Christ. (Philippians 2)
   • Going into the world is an expression of love.(Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14)
   • Going into the world glorifies God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
4. Discuss the 3 points regarding what we are to do as we go into the world. Review the Scriptures with each one.
   • To bear witness (1 Peter 2:9)
   • To be disciple makers (2 Timothy 2:2)
   • To be peacemakers (Romans 5:10)
5. What challenges do you face in seeking to engage others with the message of Christ?
6. In what situations is it easier and harder to engage others with the message of Christ?
7. Share an opportunity that you have had recently to engage another person in a spiritual conversation.
8. What do you find helpful in opening up conversations with others about spiritual things?  Do you have a particular question, or encouragement that you find others seem to respond to, such as saying “I will pray for you about that…”?
9. Spend some time in prayer for specific people you would like to be able to have a spiritual conversation with.