Community Group Resources

Discussion Questions

1. Have someone in your group give a brief recap of Sunday’s message, highlighting the primary Scripture points and the main idea of the message. Note: This series is preached live at each campus. If members of your group attend different campuses, be sure to give a 2 minute overview of the message shared at your campus.
2. The message begins by asking, “What does God want?” and points us to 1 Timothy 2:3–4, where we see that God wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. How does knowing that God’s heart is for all people shape the way we view people who are different from us or far from God?
3. We heard that “the Church is responsible for access, not results.” What do you think the difference is between being faithful to share and live out the Gospel and feeling responsible for someone’s response? How might this truth change the way we approach evangelism?
4. Our mission says that every man, woman, and child should have repeated opportunities to “hear and see” the Gospel. What does it look like for someone to both hear the Gospel from us and see the Gospel through our lives? Which of those two is easier for you, and why?
5. The message says, “Our nearness to God impacts our witness to others.” When you think about your own life right now, what might people be hearing and seeing about Jesus through the way you live, work, speak, serve, and treat others? Where is God inviting you to grow?
6. If God has given His Church a mission that is bigger than any one pastor, staff member, or church gathering, what is one specific way you can participate in that mission this week? Who is one person you could intentionally give another opportunity to hear or see the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Action Step

1. Pray intentionally for one person who does not yet know Jesus. Ask God to draw them to Himself and give you opportunities to love, serve, and share with them.
2. Look for one practical way this week to let someone see the Gospel through your life. Serve someone, encourage someone, listen well, forgive, or meet a tangible need.
3. Take a step toward giving someone an opportunity to hear the Gospel. Share your story, invite someone to church, ask them about their spiritual journey, or simply tell them what Jesus means to you.