November 16 ///

1. What stood out to you from the sermon today? How were you encouraged? Challenged?

2. Suffering for the sake of the kingdom is hard for many of us to do.
a. Has there been a time when you suffered for seeking the things of God (getting out of a cultural comfort zone, looking “foolish,” for example)?
b. What are some obstacles (even if self-imposed - “that’s not my thing”, etc) that hinder our efforts to live out our faith?

3. The Apostle Peter says to live out our faith and share our faith with others, we do 4 things: 1. Live in obedience (read v.3-4); 2. Prayer (read v.7); 3. Love earnestly (read v. 8); 4. Practice Grace-Filled Hospitality (read v. 9).
a. Which of these do you naturally gravitate toward?
b. Which of these do you have more room to grow into (find more challenging)?

4. Where are you challenged to take a risk for the sake of the kingdom?

5. Are there any takeaways from the sermon today that you can put into practice this week?