Growth Group Questions
Romans 13-16, 1 Corinthians 1, & Psalm 69 (Days 134-139)
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05)
Icebreaker 1: Did you think Pastor Curtis created that lion drawing?
Icebreaker 2: What’s the coolest thing you have ever created?
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:05-7:10)
1 Peter 5:7 (May) Genesis 1:1 (June) John 3:16 (July)
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)
H- Consider the afterlife! I- Don't fear the afterlife! J- Look forward to the afterlife!
2. Bible Discussion (pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion) (7:15-7:35)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Romans 13 - How should we view our government and those that rule over us?
Romans 14 - If your family has rules against things that your friend’s family is allowed to do, what’s the best way you can respond?
Romans 15 - What does it mean to be strong in this passage? How should we act strong?
Romans 16 - What does Paul warn the church to look out for? What might this look like in our church?
1 Corinthians 1 - What would have been a seemingly “wiser” move by our all-powerful God to get His message of salvation across to
the world rather than use imperfect sinners as His messengers? Why didn’t He do that?
Psalm 69 - What are some of David’s troubles? Can you relate and how?
3. Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)
(God created everything from nothing!)
What are some theories you have heard about how the universe began?
What are your thoughts on evolution?
Teaser: Is the “Big Bang Theory” a biblical concept? Why or why not?
Is it possible that God used the Big Bang to create the universe? Why or why not?
Have you ever heard of “Gap Theory” or anything like this? What did you think? (Maybe there is a Gap in time or not a literal 7 day creation)
Which day of creation is your favorite and why: When God created space, the sky, the seas, the stars, swarms, homo sapiens, or stopping? (Let multiple answer in different ways)
True or False: Creation points to a creator. Why?
What’s your favorite way to enjoy God’s creation? (Let multiple answer in different ways)
What does creation tell you about who God is or what He is like?
5. Life Change – Application (7:55-8:05)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!
H- Peek at God’s creation! I- Find pleasure in God’s creation! J- Praise God for creation!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05)
Icebreaker 1: Did you think Pastor Curtis created that lion drawing?
Icebreaker 2: What’s the coolest thing you have ever created?
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:05-7:10)
1 Peter 5:7 (May) Genesis 1:1 (June) John 3:16 (July)
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)
H- Consider the afterlife! I- Don't fear the afterlife! J- Look forward to the afterlife!
2. Bible Discussion (pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion) (7:15-7:35)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Romans 13 - How should we view our government and those that rule over us?
Romans 14 - If your family has rules against things that your friend’s family is allowed to do, what’s the best way you can respond?
Romans 15 - What does it mean to be strong in this passage? How should we act strong?
Romans 16 - What does Paul warn the church to look out for? What might this look like in our church?
1 Corinthians 1 - What would have been a seemingly “wiser” move by our all-powerful God to get His message of salvation across to
the world rather than use imperfect sinners as His messengers? Why didn’t He do that?
Psalm 69 - What are some of David’s troubles? Can you relate and how?
3. Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)
(God created everything from nothing!)
What are some theories you have heard about how the universe began?
What are your thoughts on evolution?
Teaser: Is the “Big Bang Theory” a biblical concept? Why or why not?
Is it possible that God used the Big Bang to create the universe? Why or why not?
Have you ever heard of “Gap Theory” or anything like this? What did you think? (Maybe there is a Gap in time or not a literal 7 day creation)
Which day of creation is your favorite and why: When God created space, the sky, the seas, the stars, swarms, homo sapiens, or stopping? (Let multiple answer in different ways)
True or False: Creation points to a creator. Why?
What’s your favorite way to enjoy God’s creation? (Let multiple answer in different ways)
What does creation tell you about who God is or what He is like?
5. Life Change – Application (7:55-8:05)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!
H- Peek at God’s creation! I- Find pleasure in God’s creation! J- Praise God for creation!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133