Connect Group Questions 2/25/15

Matthew 5:21-24

1. If you heard Jesus' teaching for the first time, what would shock you about it? 
2. What are some examples of the ways that teenagers struggle with anger? How do they express that anger towards others?
3. What are some consequences of expressing our anger by insulting others? What about when we attack someone's character?
4. Do you think that our inward attitude and thoughts are just as important as our outward behavior? Why or why not?
5. Can holding on to anger bring you satisfaction? Why or why not?
6. How would your life be different if you were sincerely concerned with your inward attitude? What behaviors would you change, or get rid of?
7. How do our relationships effect our worship of God when they are strong? When they are damaged?

Connect Schedule and Connect Group Questions 2/04/2015

Connect Schedule and Questions 1/20/2015

Jesus and Stuff Week 4 – “God’s Stuff, Not Ours”

6:15-6:35 – Relational Hospitality

6:35-6:50 – Game – Tyler Foss

6:50-7:00 Worship – 2 Songs

7:00-7:20 – Teaching – Tyler Foss

7:20-7:40 – Connect Groups

7:40-7:45 Wrap up, Series End Give Away, Prayer and Blessing – Tyler Foss (When Material Girl Starts Playing)

1)   Reread Text - Mark 12:41-44

2)   How would you feel if a stranger randomly gave you a $100, just because they felt the need to give it to you?

3)   Were the rich people generous? Why/ in what way?

4)   Could you have given like the widow gave, i.e. her last amount of money?

5)   What are some we living in the 21st century can see our stuff as God's and not ours? What does that look like in how we live?

6)   When we place too much value on our stuff, how are we showing a lack of faith in God and His ability to provide for us?

7)   Where can you grow in your ability to show more faith in God as it applies to your attitude towards your stuff?