Growth Group Questions
What’s the smallest sin that you can think of?
What’s the biggest sin you can think of?
Before discussion, would you say that all sins are equal? Why or why not?
(Let multiple people answer this)
Read Galatians 5:19-21
Have you ever committed any of these sins? How does this make you feel about sin?
Read Romans 6:23
Read Revelation 21:8
What do we deserve when we commit any sin?
Is there any sin you could commit that would not deserve Hell? Why or why not?
1. Sins have the same penalty
All sinners deserve to go to Hell
Read Matthew 5:27-28
Read John 19:11
Although all sin has the same penalty, but can one sin be worse than another? Why?
Read Mark 3:28-30
Most scholars believe this sin is attributing the work of God to Satan “or” denying Jesus in this lifetime. Is the sin of denying Jesus greater than telling a lie? Why or why not?
2. Sins have different proportions
All sin is not the same degree
Is it possible to commit a sin that seems to have no negative effect on your life?
True or false: Sinning always works out great for you.
Read Galatians 6:7-9
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18
Read 1 John 5:16
Can you think of an example of someone being affected by their own sin or someone else’s sin? How so?
Do you think someone could sin enough that God would take them out?! How so?
3. Sins have different problems
All sin does not have the same level of impact
How might a judge punish a car thief in comparison to a murderer?
Do you think God will punish people differently in Hell? Why or why not?
Read Matthew 11:20 & 22
Read Hebrews 10:29
Read Luke 12:47-48
Would someone who read the whole Bible & knew they were sinning deserve greater punishment for their sin than someone who had never heard of the Bible? Why or why not?
If God judges based on knowledge and opportunity that a person has been given, how strictly will He judge you?
4. Sins have different punishment
All sin is not dealt with in the same way
BIG IDEA: ***Sins have the same penalty but different punishment!
After discussion, would you say that all sins are equal? Why or why not?
** Take a moment for the eval
www.theporch.info/ggeval
*WEDNESDAY 8/5 IS COMBINE NIGHT!!!
Luke 13-17, & Deuteronomy 15 (Days 204-209)
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05)
Icebreaker: Who is the greatest superhero of all time and why?
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) Books through Romans!
* Feel free to take a few minutes to practice in pairs
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)
H- Believe in God! I- Believe in yourself! J- Believe in victory!
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?
Why was it hypocritical for the ruler to criticize the healing? Luke 13:15
What did Jesus require of people to be His disciples? Luke 14:26-27
What happens in heaven when one sinner repents? Luke 15:7
What did the rich man remember about his life? Luke 16:25
What percentage of the lepers thanked Jesus? Luke 17:12 & 15-16
What should we do if we know poor people? Deuteronomy 15:7-8
Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)
(Jesus saves...bro)
True or False: Most people have heard of Jesus.
Do you think that most people, even Christians, understand why Jesus came?
Would you say the average person views themselves as needing saved? Why or why not?
Teaser: If Jesus was never born, how could someone get to heaven? (trick question)
What the most powerful part of the story of Jesus for you?
How have you personally responded to the story of Jesus?
Have you accepted salvation through faith and repentance? How so?
What’s one way you could share the story of Jesus with someone this week?
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- Let Jesus save you! I- Let Jesus save others!
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
What’s the biggest sin you can think of?
Before discussion, would you say that all sins are equal? Why or why not?
(Let multiple people answer this)
Read Galatians 5:19-21
Have you ever committed any of these sins? How does this make you feel about sin?
Read Romans 6:23
Read Revelation 21:8
What do we deserve when we commit any sin?
Is there any sin you could commit that would not deserve Hell? Why or why not?
1. Sins have the same penalty
All sinners deserve to go to Hell
Read Matthew 5:27-28
Read John 19:11
Although all sin has the same penalty, but can one sin be worse than another? Why?
Read Mark 3:28-30
Most scholars believe this sin is attributing the work of God to Satan “or” denying Jesus in this lifetime. Is the sin of denying Jesus greater than telling a lie? Why or why not?
2. Sins have different proportions
All sin is not the same degree
Is it possible to commit a sin that seems to have no negative effect on your life?
True or false: Sinning always works out great for you.
Read Galatians 6:7-9
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18
Read 1 John 5:16
Can you think of an example of someone being affected by their own sin or someone else’s sin? How so?
Do you think someone could sin enough that God would take them out?! How so?
3. Sins have different problems
All sin does not have the same level of impact
How might a judge punish a car thief in comparison to a murderer?
Do you think God will punish people differently in Hell? Why or why not?
Read Matthew 11:20 & 22
Read Hebrews 10:29
Read Luke 12:47-48
Would someone who read the whole Bible & knew they were sinning deserve greater punishment for their sin than someone who had never heard of the Bible? Why or why not?
If God judges based on knowledge and opportunity that a person has been given, how strictly will He judge you?
4. Sins have different punishment
All sin is not dealt with in the same way
BIG IDEA: ***Sins have the same penalty but different punishment!
After discussion, would you say that all sins are equal? Why or why not?
** Take a moment for the eval
www.theporch.info/ggeval
*WEDNESDAY 8/5 IS COMBINE NIGHT!!!
Luke 13-17, & Deuteronomy 15 (Days 204-209)
Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05)
Icebreaker: Who is the greatest superhero of all time and why?
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) Books through Romans!
* Feel free to take a few minutes to practice in pairs
What life change did you personally see last week? (7:10-7:15)
H- Believe in God! I- Believe in yourself! J- Believe in victory!
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?
Why was it hypocritical for the ruler to criticize the healing? Luke 13:15
What did Jesus require of people to be His disciples? Luke 14:26-27
What happens in heaven when one sinner repents? Luke 15:7
What did the rich man remember about his life? Luke 16:25
What percentage of the lepers thanked Jesus? Luke 17:12 & 15-16
What should we do if we know poor people? Deuteronomy 15:7-8
Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)
(Jesus saves...bro)
True or False: Most people have heard of Jesus.
Do you think that most people, even Christians, understand why Jesus came?
Would you say the average person views themselves as needing saved? Why or why not?
Teaser: If Jesus was never born, how could someone get to heaven? (trick question)
What the most powerful part of the story of Jesus for you?
How have you personally responded to the story of Jesus?
Have you accepted salvation through faith and repentance? How so?
What’s one way you could share the story of Jesus with someone this week?
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- Let Jesus save you! I- Let Jesus save others!
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