Encounter - Sundays Encounter Church, Mission Viejo

The Redeemed

The Screw Up

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS

Read John 6:1-15. What stands out in this passage? What is God’s heart wanting to communicate to us through this Scripture? 

Growing up, were you more of a brown bag or cafeteria lunch kind of kid? What did your school lunches consist of? What was your favorite lunch to get?

Why is it important to keep our eyes open to see what Jesus is doing around us? What are some things you see Jesus doing around you right now?

Where in your life do you have a “scarcity mindset”? Finances? Time Management? Emotional Energy? The Future? Somewhere else?  What is a truth from God’s Word to help combat that feeling?

How have you seen God multiply a gift or an offering in an amazing way?

When have you felt or been told what you had to offer was unnecessary? How have you overcome that? How can you use your gift/offering this week partnering with Jesus?

The Extravagant

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS
Read John 20:24-29. What stands out in this passage? What is God’s heart wanting to communicate to us through this Scripture?

What are the things in your life or your past that cause you to be negative or pessimistic? Have you always been this way? Is it getting better or worse recently?

When are you most skeptical? And specifically, what has been the toughest parts of your faith journey that stirs the skeptic in you?

In what ways have you seen Jesus overcome your doubts?

Of these 5 encouragements when we’re doubting, which is the most difficult for you, and which one would you like to focus on this week?

Seek Jesus
Stay faithful
Keep trusting
Keep following
Keep praying
 
After Thomas’ encounter with Jesus, he was significantly changed, having a strong vibrant faith. Moving on from this discussion and study, how would you like this encounter with Jesus to change you?
 

The Short One