Community Group Study Notes
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Have someone in your group give a brief recap of Sunday’s message, highlighting the main idea of the message and primary Scripture references.
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How did this message strengthen and/or correct your previous ideas about missional living? Was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you? Did you learn anything new about God or yourself this week?
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Reflect on Genesis 1:27-28. What is God's mission for humanity before and after the Fall?
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In what ways can we be proactive in our prayers, specifically praying for the advancement of the Gospel?
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Why is partnership essential in living a missional life, and how does Paul exemplify this in his letter to the Colossians?
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Discuss practical ways we can steward our prayers, time, finances, and hearts to support Gospel work both locally and globally.
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Share an experience where you had the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
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Paul advises to “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders” and to have conversations “full of grace, seasoned with salt.” How can we apply this in our daily interactions?
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Interact with this statement: worship, not mission, should be the foundation of our lives. How does a life of worship fuel our missional living?
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How can we balance the temporary nature of missions with the eternal significance of worship?
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In what specific areas of your life is God calling you to be more intentional about missional living?
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What action step do you need to take in response to this week’s message? How can your group encourage you and hold you accountable to this step?
Action Step
Commit to practicing the Habits of Grace over the next six weeks! Visit https://thechapel.com/habitsofgrace/ for weekly challenges and resources.
