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Luke
Luke 1: You’ve got a 1 minute phone call with God. What would you ask Him?
Luke 2: What do you believe about God and Jesus? How do you find your own relationship with God?
Luke 3: When you look around in your life, who do you know that is really excited about their relationship with God?
Luke 4: Who do you say Jesus is? How could Jesus be fully human, and yet fully God?
Luke 5: How can you explain His miracles and His resurrection?
Luke 6: Jesus asks us to listen. If loving your enemies means acting in their best interests, how can we help them?
Luke 7: Here is one to bring home. Who is one person you need to forgive today?
Luke 8: Many young people are in a world of hurt and looking for love. Given family backgrounds, it can be tough. How does listening to Scripture help you with your pain or loneliness?
Luke 9: Jesus predicted His own death. Why did God plan the gruesome murder and horrible death of Jesus on the cross?
Luke 10: Love is a decision and a commitment to serve someone. If your neighbor is anyone who crosses your path, or is in need of something of someone, how do you show your mercy and love?
Luke 11: Healing a relationship can take time, prayer and God’s help. Which relationship would you love to see healed?
Luke 12: Do drugs, alcohol or destructive behavior help your friend, a parent or perhaps you solve problems, family divisions or hopelessness? Where can you find hope?
Luke 13: Jesus loves children. What does it take for you to feel loved by someone; to trust that the person really cares for you?
Luke 14: God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you. When you help just one poor or crippled or lame or blind person, expecting nothing in return, what does that feel like?
Luke 15: What is the most spiritual experience of unconditional love you’ve ever had?
Luke 16: Jesus implies marriage is a lifetime commitment. Why was He so strict on this? Why was Abraham so strict that the rich man couldn’t warn his brothers about the place of torment, anguish and flames so they wouldn’t have to come there when they die?
Luke 17: One leper was told, “Stand up and go. Your faith has made you well.” Where do you go when things get tough?
Luke 18: Thinking about what he said earlier in the chapter, what is a “child’s kind of faith”?
Luke 19: Jesus talks about character in this chapter. Who are you trying to impress? Why? What difference will it make?
Luke 20: When the secret agents tried to trap Jesus with their questions about taxes for Caesar, Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to him. But everything that belongs to God must be given to God.” What belongs to God?
Luke 21: How does Jesus understand your fears and hopes?
Luke 22: Our last question before we conclude: The Lord’s supper, Bread and Wine, Communion, Eucharist: What’s the purpose?
Luke 23&24: No questions
Acts
Acts 1: What is a believer? What does it mean to be a witness?
Acts 2: At Pentecost, about 3,000 people heard Peter’s words, believed and were baptized. A few days later, there were more than 5,000 believers. Why do you think the Church grew?
Acts 3: Who would you like to see healed by calling on Jesus’ name?
Acts 4: The Church is a group of believers in Christ, not a building. Every believer shared with others. Why does sharing with others feel so good?
Acts 5: The apostles continue to teach, preach and spread the good news about Jesus, despite the threat of the council. When is it right for a believer to disobey the law of the land?
Acts 6: Stephen taught the Word of God and did amazing miracles. Why are many people who do God’s work persecuted?
Acts 7: Stephen was a witness for Christ to Saul as he died that day. Who would Jesus want you to pray for, love and forgive today?
Acts 8: Thinking about what he said earlier in the chapter, physical touch or simply your presence may show love to a friend or family member. Do you think Jesus can still heal people or do miracles today?
Acts 9: Who you are, is not what you do. Who is God calling you to be? Are you listening?
Acts 10: Peter says there’s good news for all people, and that there’s peace through Jesus Christ who is Lord of all. What kind of peace do you seek? Why?
Acts 11: The Church, the believers, prayed for Peter. Peter left his prison cell a free man and gave credit to the Lord. What does God need to free you from? Do you believe He will?
Acts 12: Stephen is stoned to death for his faith. The king has James killed, puts Peter in prison and yet the Word of God continues to spread. Can you think of any examples where this has happened recently?
Acts 13: What does it mean to rely on the Grace of God?
Acts 14: How could Barnabas accept Paul right away? How should we react to those who persecute us for our faith?
Acts 15: Paul and Barnabas disagreed over Mark coming with them, causing the two friends to split up. How can prayer and listening help you, when you lose a friend?
Acts 16: Lydia was baptized, along with other members of her household. In the book of Acts, were people baptized before or after they believed in Jesus Christ?
Acts 17: Jason was dragged before the city council because he welcomed Paul and Silas into his home. Knowing it could cost you your very life, whom would you serve? An earthly king like Caesar? Or Jesus?
Acts 18: Paul’s encounter with Pricilla and Aquila changed the way he related to people. Pricilla and Aquila’s hospitality helped people more fully understand the truth of Christ. Who has been like Pricilla and Aquila for you?
Acts 19: Why do you think Paul was compelled by the Spirit to go to Rome when he knew he would face trouble there?
Acts 20: Grace is an unearned, free gift of deep love from God. Why do you think Grace inspires us to do works driven by love instead of fear?
Acts 21: The Roman commander rescues Paul and gives him permission to talk to the mob. Paul then gives his testimony in a foreign language, Aramaic. Why did the hostile crowd become silent?
Acts 22: How important was prayer to the followers of Jesus?
Acts 23: Why was the safety dignity and life of every roman citizen so important? Why is the life of each person, including the unborn, worth protecting?
Acts 24: The governor was frightened about the coming judgement, but did not change his heart. When you are afraid, do you trust God with your life?
Acts 25: Why would a loving God allow bad things to happen to a good person?
Acts 26: Sarah, I was recently at Caesarea by the Sea where Paul gave his testimony to the King, Governor and Bernice. What touched you about Paul’s encounter with Jesus?
Acts 27: Just before the stormy shipwreck at Malta, Paul took bread, gave thanks to God, encouraged everyone and served all 276 people on the ship. Why?
Acts 28: If God will protect you, why is it hard and awkward to tell people that Jesus is the Messiah, the Chosen One who loves you?
Romans
Romans 1: What consequences to society occur when you choose the Truth? How about the consequences to you and society when you choose or encourage the lie?
Romans 2: Can you think of a time when you had to choose between pleasing men and serving Christ? Which choice did you make and what was the result?
Romans 3: If the 5 major religions claim there’s only 1 way to God, they can’t all be right. Using logic, either they are all wrong or only one is right. How does God’s plan help us put the whole story of the Bible together, honoring both the old and new parts?
Romans 4: Is there one part of your identity that, if you could change, you would change? How does the fact that you’re a child of God affect the way you view that part?
Romans 5: How can we envision eternal life when sometimes it can be tough just getting through a single day?
Romans 6: What is sin? What is the free gift of eternal life through Jesus? If you accept the gift, will you change?
Romans 7: God’s laws tell us what to do, but cannot empower us to do it. Whether you are a non-believer, mature believer or immature believer, why do you think that is?
Romans 8: If we are in Christ Jesus, no one can condemn us and nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. How does it feel to be free and loved?
Romans 9: What triggers fear in your life? Can I ask you to do something? Write a short prayer that hands your fears to God. Will you trust in God to take care of these fears?
Romans 10: If faith comes by hearing the Good News of Christ, why listen to Scripture? Can’t we just speed-read a text message, Facebook or Twitter to understand it?
Romans 11: How will God’s plan work, given the Middle East conflicts today? What is to come of tiny and sacred Israel, which is the size of New Jersey?
Romans 12: Who are you? Every person has special gifts from God. What do you think your gifts are?
Romans 13: Who is your neighbor? How will he or she know that you love them?
Romans 14: What does Paul say about passing judgment on each other? How do you tolerate people who are weak in faith and people who are strong in faith? Or have no faith beliefs?
Romans 15: How do you build people up and plant seeds of peace, when they attack you and criticize what matters most in your life?
Romans 16: Paul commends 27 Roman Christians, 10 of whom are women like Phoebe and Julia. What woman or women have inspired you by the glory they give to God?
1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 1: The “message of the cross” is that Jesus sacrificed His life to free us from sin. God’s way may seem dumb to those who don’t believe because it doesn’t make sense to them. That can make it scary to share your faith with them. Although you may not feel confident in your faith, can God still work through you?
1 Corinthians 2: Paul relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. If you relied more on the power of the Holy Spirit, how might your life change?
1 Corinthians 3: Paul planted the seed of faith in people’s hearts, Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. Who are the people who have helped you learn and grow in your faith?
1 Corinthians 4: Even when Paul was beaten, he found strength in God. Whether it was a “good day” or a “bad day”, he knew God loved him. How can imitating Paul get you through a “really bad day”?
1 Corinthians 5: When Jesus confronted anyone, He demonstrated God’s grace and love. Say a friend is stuck in a pattern of destructive behavior that hurts their character, their health, and other people. How might you lovingly confront that person without coming across as rude?
1 Corinthians 6: How do you usually handle things when you’ve been treated unfairly? Do you take revenge? Do you “let it go”? Do you talk things out with the other person? Which options are best?
1 Corinthians 7: Paul preferred being single, but saw advantages to being married too. What advantages can you see about being single or being in a relationship?
1 Corinthians 8: Reflecting on your life, what’s a positive example for you to remember when you made a decision based more on love than on logic?
1 Corinthians 9: How can finding “common ground” with people open up doors to sharing your faith with them?
1 Corinthians 10: Modern technology provides us with many more sources of information than ever before. Information can be helpful or harmful. How does technology change the way you see God, yourself and the world?
1 Corinthians 11: The immoral “anything-goes” culture in Paul’s time was affecting the way Christians thought and acted. What are some of the things that influence your choices and actions?
1 Corinthians 12: How can you use the spiritual gifts God has given you to create spiritual health among followers of Jesus? By the way, you can search for “Free spiritual gifts test” on the internet for examples. Perhaps you and some friends can identify yours.
1 Corinthians 13: There’s an old country song called “Looking for love in all the wrong places”. Does the love you express to others look more like the kind of love portrayed by our culture or by the Apostle Paul?
1 Corinthians 14: Paul says: “If you speak to people in words they don’t understand, how will they know what you are saying?” How will you improve your communication skills like listening, writing and speaking so others understand you better?
1 Corinthians 15: What evidence does Paul give to prove that Jesus actually rose from the dead? Paul also gives several reasons for why that is important. Which reasons matter the most to you, and why?
1 Corinthians 16: Paul summarizes his letter with these instructions: “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” WHY and HOW should you follow this advice?
2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 1: Who needs your prayer for his or her safety or rescue right now?
2 Corinthians 2: If sharing the knowledge of Christ is perceived like a sweet smell or a stench, why risk sharing?
2 Corinthians 3: What does life and freedom mean to you?
2 Corinthians 4: Why is telling the truth so important? Whose role is it to open a friend’s eyes to see Jesus?
2 Corinthians 5: Thinking about what he said earlier in the chapter, what is reconciliation? Imagine yourself standing before Christ at the Bema, the judgement seat.
2 Corinthians 6: Why do you think Christ says, “Don’t be a partner with non-believers”?
2 Corinthians 7: The Corinthian church welcomed Titus with the respect of a great leader. Why was Paul so thrilled by this?
2 Corinthians 8: Generous givers experience a life full of joy. How can you join in the gracious act of giving to the poor personally?
2 Corinthians 9: Jesus loves a cheerful giver and He gave His one and only Son to die on the Cross. Who do you know that gives cheerfully and expects nothing in return from you?
2 Corinthians 10: Paul thought about the harsh words the Church bullies said about him before defending and explaining his motives. What’s your motive? How do you react to criticisms or deal with a broken heart?
2 Corinthians 11: Pain caused by pressure to perform, anxiety, or physical, verbal or sexual abuse can lead to drug or alcohol dependency. Where do you go, and with what, when things get tough for you?
2 Corinthians 12: How are we doing? How come parents love their children, provide for them and yet children can find their parents so irritating?
2 Corinthians 13: Which word in the last 8 sentences, called verses, most appeals to your heart? Why do you think the word touches you?
Galatians
Galatians 1: How is SERVING others different from trying to PLEASE others? How would things change if you were more focused on the approval of God than on winning the approval of people?
Galatians 2: Paul switched from performance-based religion to simply trusting Jesus’ love and sacrifice. What do you need to cast aside to make Jesus the center of your life? How would your life be different?
Galatians 3: Beyond what’s clearly instructed in the Bible, how can trying to keep other people’s rules about how THEY think God wants you to act get in the way of you following Jesus of Nazareth?
Galatians 4: What does it mean to be a child of God? How does your own relationship with your dad affect the way you think about God as your Spiritual Father?
Galatians 5: What extra rules do Christians tend to set upon one another? How does adding these rules conflict with the Gospel of grace?
Galatians 6: What kinds of thoughts and attitudes are you forming in your life? Can you see the impact your thoughts have in your life and in the lives of others?
Ephesians
Ephesians 1: Paul lists all kinds of spiritual blessings that God gives to His children because He loves them so much. What blessings is God giving you?
Ephesians 2: Paul tells us that salvation is a gift, not a reward for the good things we’ve done, so no one can boast about it. He tells us we are God’s masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things God planned for us long ago. How does it feel to be God’s masterpiece?
Ephesians 3: Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a tall tree, growing strong roots, deep into the rich soil of God’s pure, sweet, unconditional love. How does it feel to be firmly grounded and nourished in God’s love?
Ephesians 4: How does knowing Biblical truth protect you from bad teachings and deception?
Ephesians 5: The Bible often contrasts light and darkness. What does it mean to live in the “light from the Lord”?
Ephesians 6: Some Christian circles use the term “deconstruction” to bring awareness to things that pick away at our beliefs and weaken our faith. The deconstruction may come through what you read or see in the media, problems at home or school, or unanswered questions. What are the individual pieces of the armor of God and how does putting on the FULL armor protect you against these attacks on your faith?
Philippians
Philippians 1: The Gospel is the Good News and God’s Word is a love letter and assurance to us. You will come to a time of great trouble in your life. Knowing God is there to help you, do you have faith He will give you an answer?
Philippians 2: Who is a friend like Timothy for you: a person who really cares about your well-being and your life with unconditional love? Who would give their life for you?
Philippians 3: Thinking about what he said earlier in the chapter, how does Paul deal with things from his past? How do you deal with things from your past?
Philippians 4: Paul compares the infinite value of knowing Jesus to other things he used to value. List what you value in your life today. Will these things be there for you in the future?
1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 1: The message of Thessalonians is this: The Lord is coming for you, and it’s going to be OK. Jesus gave His life to rescue us from the terrors of the coming judgment. Why would you need a rescue?
1 Thessalonians 2: Who prays for you? How does that feel? When do you pray for someone else?
1 Thessalonians 3: Timothy, Paul and Silas’s purpose was to please God, not people. What is your motive?
1 Thessalonians 4: Where and in whom do you place your hope?
1 Thessalonians 5: Jesus asks us to listen. If the promise of eternal love, hope and joy is that we will live with Christ forever, why do we need His sanctifying Grace?
1&2 Timothy
1 Timothy 1: Paul had done a lot of things that he was later ashamed of. He calls himself “a prime example of God’s great patience with even the worst sinners.” Paul experienced what the book of Lamentations declares: “God’s mercies are new every morning.” How have you experienced God’s patience and mercy in your own life?
1 Timothy 2: Paul encourages us to pray and give thanks for ALL people. How might being thankful change your prayers, attitudes or your feelings toward someone?
1 Timothy 3: Which of the leadership qualities in this chapter do YOU have? How can these qualities help you be a better leader?
1 Timothy 4: In what ways is training yourself “to be godly,” or like Christ, similar to training yourself to be an athlete? What does that discipline cost you and would you pay the price?
1 Timothy 5: Give an example where the sins of some people are obvious, but the sins of others are not.
1 Timothy 6: How can loving or craving money be “the root of all kinds of evil”? What kinds of riches besides money does Paul recommend?
2 Timothy 1: What beliefs do you accept just because that’s what your parents taught you? Is the faith you have really your own?
2 Timothy 2: What do the lives of soldiers, athletes and farmers teach us about how to endure suffering? What roles are suffering and endurance playing in your life?
2 Timothy 3: How can you tell if someone acts like a Christian, but rejects the power to make them Godly? How can reading or listening to Scripture help you to know what’s true and help you become more like Jesus?
2 Timothy 4: In Paul’s final message, as he reflects on his life, we can see that an eternal perspective kept him joyful through tough times. Perhaps you lost a friend or family member, have a serious illness or your parents got a divorce. Maybe you have anxiety, stress or depression right now. What does it feel like to experience suffering and joy at the same time?
1,2&3 John
1 John 1: Imagine holding a permanent marker and writing all over your heart everything you’ve done wrong. Now give it to God and watch as he washes your heart clean and soaks it in love. How’s that feel?
1 John 2: John encourages us to “live our lives as Jesus did.” How are you living like Jesus of Nazareth in a world so heavily influenced by technology, social media, and issues that divide people?
1 John 3: This is a defining question. Do you realize how much God loves you? You ARE His dear child. As you reflect on this, how might your life be different?
1 John 4: Some people in media or power circles use fear tactics to control behavior. God uses love, trust and free will instead. How does knowing God loves us make us more able to love each other despite different outlooks?
1 John 5: Why is it important that you have complete confidence in your relationship with Christ?
2 John 1: John had more to say but wanted to say it “face to face”, not with “paper and ink”. With so many communication tools available on-line these days, what value does talking face-to-face still have?
3 John 1: Have you ever experienced friendship from a complete stranger? How might God be calling you to express friendship to someone you don’t know?