Grow Podcast New Hope Here

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A FRIEND?
Mark 2:1-12

Think of the people you consider good friends.
What would you be willing to do for them?
What are you actually doing for them?
Are you doing what you can to bring them to Jesus?

Do you find yourself disappointed if you aren’t’ recognized when you help someone else? If so, what does that say about your real motivation?

Recount things that God has done for you that were above what you expected.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
JESUS MADE THE LEPER WHOLE
Mark 1:40-45

Why would Jesus choose individuals over crowds? Wouldn’t dealing with crowds make a greater impact?

What risks did Jesus take by touching the leper?

What was the leper’s greatest need?

Do you think there’s any significance in the fact that the leper’s name is not recorded?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:4-27

1. Why has the Holy Spirit gifted believers with spiritual gifts? What is their purpose?

2. What are my inherent talents? How does God use those as spiritual gifts?

3. How & where am I using my spiritual gifts to edify the church?

4. Am I weakening the body of Christ if I’m not using my gifts?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:22-23
John 15:1-17

1. Do people around you know you’re a Christian?
If so, how do they know?
What is the evidence?

2. Does your character reflect the Fruit of the Spirit?

3. What have you done within the last week in order to “remain” in
relationship with God?

4. Review the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23.
Which one(s) are you exemplifying?
Which one(s) do you need to ask the Father to bear through you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
HOLY SPIRIT FILLING BELIEVERS
Acts 2:1-8

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit anointing someone for a task & the Holy Spirit filling them?

Was the work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost just for the disciples or is it for believers today?

The Holy Spirit brought Power, Purity & Proclamation.
- Can you think of examples in your life when each of these were your experience?
- Which one do you do best at?
- Which one is the greatest challenge for you?