Week 25- The Word
Read: John 15
Discussion Questions
1. What are some things people attach themselves to in search of the life only Jesus can give?
2. How do we distinguish genuine spiritual fruit from outward religious success?
3. Why is it important to understand that the Father is actively working in us?
4. What does abiding look like beyond having a daily quiet time?
5. How can we tell when our spiritual disciplines have become religious routines rather than expressions of relationship?
6. What would need to change in our schedules if we took abiding seriously?
7. What does Jesus mean when He says that apart from Him we can do nothing?
8. Why do we sometimes treat obedience and grace as if they're in conflict?
9. What is the difference between obeying Jesus out of fear and obeying Him out of love?
10. How can we experience the joy Jesus promises when life isn't going the way we hoped?
Conclusion
As you finish the group in prayer, remember this is a year of disciple making for our church. Take some time to pray for:
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New disciple makers to be raised up in our church
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People to join Connect Groups.
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Pray for the lost in Laurens County and beyond that they will be receptive to the Gospel.
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Pray for the nations, especially Indonesia that God would raise up missionaries to go share the Gospel there.
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Pray for anyone who needs to hear the Good News that Jesus has overcome the grave and death.
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KIDS Konnect Group Guide
Upper Elementary (Grades 2-5)
Read 1 Kings 8
1. Who built the temple for the Lord? (King Solomon)
2. What was placed inside the Most Holy Place in the temple? (The Ark of the Lord’s Covenant)
3. What filled the temple after the priests left the Most Holy Place? (a cloud representing the
glory of the Lord)
4. Why did Solomon pray to God? (to ask God to hear His people’s prayers, forgive their sins, and
help them)
5. What did Solomon want the people to do with their hearts? (be fully committed to the Lord
and obey His commands)
Lower Elementary (Kindergarten - 1st grade)
Read 1 Kings 8
1. Who built the temple for God? (Solomon)
2. What did the priests bring into the temple? (The Ark of the Covenant)
3. What filled the temple when the priests left? (A cloud showing God’s glory)
4. Who did Solomon pray to? (God)
5. What does God want us to do? (Love Him and obey Him)
Toddlers - 5 years old
1. Who built the temple? (Solomon)
2. Who do we pray to? (God)
3. What came inside of the temple? (a cloud)
4. Does God hear us when we pray? (Yes!)
5. What does God want us to do? (obey Him)