July 14, 2024

Still trying? Try Abiding

In week two of Identity Crisis, Pastor Logan dives deeper into John 15.

Dive deeper into the message with these discussion questions! 

General:

  • What do you think dependency or independency should look in the life of the Christian?
  • What are some things, or who are some people that you are dependent on in your day to day life?
  • What are the areas in your life where you cling to independence? Why is it so difficult to ask for help/to be dependent on someone else?
  • What would it look like for you to spend time abiding in Christ? What’s keeping you from spending time abiding in Christ?
  • Do you only depend on Jesus to save you (for your salvation), or do you also depend on Jesus to “sustain” you?
  • Pastor Logan shared that Christians have been given a mission by Jesus and that is to bear fruit. How does that affect the way you look at your life? Your job? Your interactions?
  • How did this statement that Pastor Logan made affect you: "The Gospel is our fuel to continue Christian Life!" Why is it so difficult to grasp that in order to grow our Christian faith, we must invest time in God's Word?
  • Take a moment to reflect – Where do you find full, lasting joy?

Take Home 1: Dependent on Jesus requires giving things up (John 15:5)

  • How often do you try to be the vine?
  • Is God asking you to give up some of your time?
  • What are the things that God is asking you to give up? What’s keeping you from giving those things up to Him?

Take Home 2: Dependence on Jesus leads to fruit

  • What kind of fruit are you producing in your life? How are you nurturing this fruit?
  • Do you feel like you’re going through burnout from serving the Lord? What may be the cause of that?
  • Take a moment to reflect - Do you spend more time serving the kingdom rather than spending time with the king?

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