Mid Week Message 10-2-19

Message Title: What’s Your Purpose in Life?

Series: Reasons for God

Key verses:

1 Timothy 1:13-14, Rom 8:28-29, Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 9:23-26

Follow-up Questions from Sunday’s Message:

Icebreaker Question:

What is the most memorable conversion testimony that stands out in your mind? Please share.

Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, what was the most memorable part of the McBride’s testimony last Sunday?

Digging Deeper:

1. Read 1 Timothy 1:13-14. Contrast Paul’s life before he became an apostle and after. Why is change an essential part in following Jesus?
2. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does it mean to be a new creation? How would you describe the process of being a new creation?
3. Romans 8:28-29. What is the one thing you remember God changed in your life when you first became a follower of Jesus? How did that change come about? Why is that change so significant?
4. Philippians 3:12-14. Hebrews 12:1-2. The Christian life is a work in progress, and it’s hard work. From your experience what are the things that can hinder your spiritual growth? Explain.
5. Luke 9:23-26. Following Jesus costs something? What was your hesitation before becoming a Christian? What convinced you that it was worth the cost?

Taking it Home:

What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?

Prayer request:

Please pray that this message series will challenge our congregation to share their conversion testimony to their neighbors and friends.