Jan 29, 2017
All About Entitlement – Part IV: “DisEntitled”
By: Jonathan Waller
Series: All About EntitleMEnt

Small Group Discussion Questions

 
  1. Read Genesis 2:15. Before sin entered the world, God had already instructed Adam to work. This should show us that work isn’t a curse, hard work is.  What do you think are some differences between Adam’s original work and ours?
 
  1. When Joshua told the people that if they wanted something, they were going to have to go out and work for it, they responded with complaints & excuses. Does this sound familiar?  If so, how?
 
  1. Society teaches us that if you make a big enough scene, we can get what we want. Where are some places this practice works & where are some areas where this practice won’t?
 
  1. Henry Cloud says that to help an entitled person, we have to help them want something better for themselves. What are some ways we can do this?
 
  1. When complaints and excuses came Joshua’s way, he stuck to his guns. Why do you think it’s so easy to cave when we meet resistance?
 
  1. Pastor Jon said that eradicating entitlement is a life or death situation. Do you agree or disagree?  Why?
 
  1. Sometimes people come to faith believing that God is a genie in a bottle and end up walking away from God because it wasn’t what they signed up for. Do you think we are doing anything that might help contribute to this belief?  If so, what?
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  • Jan 29, 2017All About Entitlement – Part IV: “DisEntitled”
    Jan 29, 2017
    All About Entitlement – Part IV: “DisEntitled”
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: All About EntitleMEnt

    Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. Read Genesis 2:15. Before sin entered the world, God had already instructed Adam to work. This should show us that work isn’t a curse, hard work is.  What do you think are some differences between Adam’s original work and ours?
     
    1. When Joshua told the people that if they wanted something, they were going to have to go out and work for it, they responded with complaints & excuses. Does this sound familiar?  If so, how?
     
    1. Society teaches us that if you make a big enough scene, we can get what we want. Where are some places this practice works & where are some areas where this practice won’t?
     
    1. Henry Cloud says that to help an entitled person, we have to help them want something better for themselves. What are some ways we can do this?
     
    1. When complaints and excuses came Joshua’s way, he stuck to his guns. Why do you think it’s so easy to cave when we meet resistance?
     
    1. Pastor Jon said that eradicating entitlement is a life or death situation. Do you agree or disagree?  Why?
     
    1. Sometimes people come to faith believing that God is a genie in a bottle and end up walking away from God because it wasn’t what they signed up for. Do you think we are doing anything that might help contribute to this belief?  If so, what?
  • Jan 22, 2017All About EntitleMEnt – Part III: Doing Things The Hard Way
    Jan 22, 2017
    All About EntitleMEnt – Part III: Doing Things The Hard Way
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: All About EntitleMEnt

    Part 3 of 4 in the "All About EntitleMEnt" Series.

    Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. How easy is it for you to feel responsible for the attitude of entitlement in others? Why?
     
    1. Can you describe a time when you did what was right, even when it was hard?
     
    1. Read James 4:17. Do you think James is saying the easy way is the way of sin? Why or why not?
     
    1. What kind of baggage do you think you’re carrying that may make it easy on others to choose an attitude of entitlement?
     
    1. Do you believe there is such a thing as too much of a good thing? Why or why not?
     
    1. Jesus continually gave us an example of doing things the hard way because every time it was the right thing to do. What do you think we can do to strengthen our relationship with him and do the right thing when it’s hard for us?
     
    1. Sometimes when we do what’s right, it means we face accusations of not doing what is right. What do you think are some necessary things in our lives to help us to endure these accusations?
     
    1. Read Proverbs 21:5. God would rather you do what is right than to sin and ask for forgiveness later. Do you think this verse a comfort to those who find themselves in a sinful lifestyle?  Why or why not?
  • Jan 15, 2017All About EntitleMEnt – Part II: Entitlement in Church
    Jan 15, 2017
    All About EntitleMEnt – Part II: Entitlement in Church
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: All About EntitleMEnt

    Part 2 of 4.  This sermon addresses one of the hardest places to address and stamp out an attitude of unrighteous entitlement; in the church.

    Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. Do you feel uncomfortable with the idea that there are some things you are righteously entitled to? Why or why not?
     
    1. Do you believe it’s difficult to differentiate between righteous and unrighteous entitlement? Why or why not?
     
    1. It’s so easy to feel like the church belongs to us and that we should continue doing what we love and enjoy. Why do you think it’s important for us to keep in mind that the church doesn’t belong to us?
     
    1. Is there a direction the modern-day church is moving in that you’re uncomfortable with? If so, why?
     
    1. How do you often feel when you read something your younger self wrote? Why do think you feel that way?
     
    1. What do you think the qualifications will be for sitting at the right and left hand of Jesus and who, if you had to think of someone, would be sitting there?
     
    1. Have you considered what kind of persecution you might experience following Christ? If so, how do you think you will be able to endure it?
     
    1. Do you ever feel like you’re Jesus best friend (or maybe that you’re his favorite)? Why or why not?
     
    1. Read Matthew 20:27-30. What do you think Jesus is communicating and why it is so important for each of us to understand?
  • Jan 8, 2017All About EntitleMEnt: Part I – “Entitlement Runs Deep”
    Jan 8, 2017
    All About EntitleMEnt: Part I – “Entitlement Runs Deep”
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: All About EntitleMEnt
    This is the first message in a four part series called "All About EntitleMEnt" where the "root of all our problems" is addressed.
     
    Small Group Discussion Questions
     
    1. Do you think the attitude of entitlement is worse today than it was 10 or 20 years ago? Why or why not?
     
    1. Why do you think it’s easier to detect entitlement in others than it is in ourselves?
     
    1. In Dr. Henry Cloud’s book, “The Entitlement Cure,” he says we “choose” to be entitled because it’s easy. Do you really believe that entitlement is a choice?  Why or why not?
     
    1. Why do you think it’s easy to make excuses for our entitled loved ones (even ourselves)? What kind of excuses do you think we commonly make?
     
    1. How would you try to discern the difference between someone really needing help and someone who is trying to take advantage because of an entitled attitude?
     
    1. How can we praise and reward our children without praising and rewarding what takes no effort, what is required, what is not specific, or show a complete lack of warmth?
     
    1. If you had to choose, would you rather be a person who is consistently taken advantage of or a person who never helps? Do you think there will be a difference when standing before God at judgment?  Why or why not?
     
    1. How would you try to communicate that an entitled person needs to take responsibility for their life?
     
    1. Read Galatians 6:7-8. What do you think this verse is communicating and why it is so important for each of us to understand?
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