Standing Strong Discussion Guide

DISCUSSION GUIDE

IN T OK AT WH N OUR FA K OF HEBREWS! TOGETHER, WE WILL LEARN HOW PERSEVERANCE & ENDURANCE IS DEVELOPED BY UNDERSTANDING JESUS THROUGH MANY BIBLICAL CONTEXTS AND LENS. THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO HELP YOU GROW A FAITH THAT WON'T DRIFT AND THAT CAN ENDURE! LETS GET READY FOR GOD TO DO AN AMAZING THING THROUGH OUR BELIEF IN CHRIST ! LET'S STAND STRONG!

Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group:

1) Read Hebrews 2:1 (NLT). Do you think it is easy or hard to drift from the truth of God’s Word? Why or why not?

2) Pastor Nate mentioned that the book of Hebrews helps us to have resilient faith. What do you think it means to have a resilient faith? How can we demonstrate resilience in our faith?

3) Read Hebrews 1:2-3 (NLT). Which attributes or descriptions of Jesus stick out to you from this text Why?

4) Read Hebrews 12:2 (NLT). Jesus endured the pain of the cross for something greater than himself. What can we learn from His example?

5) Read Romans 5:3-4 (NLT). What areas of your life do you need endurance to not quit? Who will be impacted if you do quit?

A C T I O N S T E P S

Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

Take steps to practice having a resilient faith.

G O I N G F U R T H E R

Read following Scripture for further growth:

Scripture:

Hebrews Chapter 1

Hebrews Chapter 2

Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group:

1) Describe a time when you felt like someone wasn’t listening to you? How did it get resolved?

2) Read Hebrews 2:1-3. One way of avoiding drift is by carefully listening to the truth! What are some ways we can remind ourselves of the truth regularly?

3) Read Hebrews 2:10. Jesus’ actions made Him become the prefect leader! What stands out to you about Jesus’ leadership? (Think about His earthly ministry).

4) Read Hebrews 2:16-18. Jesus is able to help each of us! Do you have tests or challenges that need Jesus’ leadership? What are those tests or challenges?

5) How can we experience freedom from the fear that tests and challenges bring? Why is it important to experience this kind of freedom?

A C T I O N S T E P S

Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

Take steps to allow Jesus to become your prefect leader, who is able to help you during your tests & challenges.

G O I N G F U R T H E R

Read following Scripture for further growth:

Scripture:

Hebrews Chapter 2 Hebrews Chapter 3

Read the scriptures aloud and discuss these questions in your group:

1) Describe a time when you were distracted. How was the situation resolved?

2) Read Hebrews 1:1-6 (NIV). When the author wrote “fix your thoughts on Jesus”, what do you think the author was teaching the recipients of the letter?

3) What does your life look like when your thoughts are not focused and obedient to Christ?

4) How can we remove distractions to fix our focus on Jesus?

5) Read Hebrews 3:3-6 (NLT). In what ways can we put God in His rightful place in our lives this week? How might this Impact your day to day life?

A C T I O N S T E P S

Take time to share prayer requests within your Connect Group.

•Take steps to remove distractions from your life and place God in his rightful place in your life.

G O I N G F U R T H E R

Read following Scripture for further growth:

Scripture:

Hebrews Chapter 3

Hebrews Chapter 4