Apr 30, 2017
Week 4 – “The Holy Spirit Test”
By: Jonathan Waller
Series: I've Got Spirit

Week 4 - Small Group Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever been scammed out of money? If so, what happened?
 
  1. Do you agree that many Christians are especially gullible of being “Holy Spirit Scammed”? Why or why not?
 
  1. What are some common “5-minute” lies that Satan uses on our culture?
 
  1. What would you say to someone wearing a shirt that said, “Satan is my Homeboy”?
 
  1. Do you think the principle of “If the Bible doesn’t say it, then I’m not going to believe it!” is too extreme? Why or why not?
 
  1. Pastor Jon gave us 4 questions to serve as a Holy Spirit Test
  • Am I speechless?
  • Is this supernatural?
  • Is this moving me (or someone else) closer to God?
  • Is this all about Jesus or someone else?
      Can you think of another question to add to the list?  If so, what?  
  1. Read 1 John 4:1. Have you ever encountered a false prophet?  If so, when and how did you know?
 
  1. Read Matthew 24:4-5; 23-27. How does this passage help us to ensure that we aren’t deceived into believing in a different Jesus?
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  • Apr 30, 2017Week 4 – “The Holy Spirit Test”
    Apr 30, 2017
    Week 4 – “The Holy Spirit Test”
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: I've Got Spirit

    Week 4 - Small Group Discussion Questions

    1. Have you ever been scammed out of money? If so, what happened?
     
    1. Do you agree that many Christians are especially gullible of being “Holy Spirit Scammed”? Why or why not?
     
    1. What are some common “5-minute” lies that Satan uses on our culture?
     
    1. What would you say to someone wearing a shirt that said, “Satan is my Homeboy”?
     
    1. Do you think the principle of “If the Bible doesn’t say it, then I’m not going to believe it!” is too extreme? Why or why not?
     
    1. Pastor Jon gave us 4 questions to serve as a Holy Spirit Test
    • Am I speechless?
    • Is this supernatural?
    • Is this moving me (or someone else) closer to God?
    • Is this all about Jesus or someone else?
          Can you think of another question to add to the list?  If so, what?  
    1. Read 1 John 4:1. Have you ever encountered a false prophet?  If so, when and how did you know?
     
    1. Read Matthew 24:4-5; 23-27. How does this passage help us to ensure that we aren’t deceived into believing in a different Jesus?
  • Apr 23, 2017Week 3 – Right Spirit, Wrong Reasons
    Apr 23, 2017
    Week 3 – Right Spirit, Wrong Reasons
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: I've Got Spirit

    Week 3 - Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. Do you believe some personal motives for marriage can be a good thing? If so, what?
     
    1. Have you ever asked the Holy Spirit for something and were disappointed in the end? What did you ask for and why do you think God answered the way he did?
     
    1. In a world that is obsessed with Super Heroes, do you think many Christians want the Holy Spirit to amaze or even fit in with the world? Why or why not?
     
    1. Does it cause you to rethink asking for help from the Holy Spirit when you understand that not only is he a person, but that he has his own agenda? Why or why not?
     
    1. Have you ever seen a time when the church has been separated because of arguments about the Holy Spirit? If so, how?
     
    1. Pastor Jon said we can sometimes want the Holy Spirit because we want to bring attention to ourselves. Do you agree?  Why or why not?
     
    1. Read Mark 8:11-13. Jesus refused to do a miracle to prove himself or to entertain others.  Do you think we can often want a miracle for these reasons?  Why or why not?
     
    1. What do you envision as the perfect relationship with the Holy Spirit?
  • Apr 2, 2017Week 2 – I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost!
    Apr 2, 2017
    Week 2 – I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost!
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: I've Got Spirit

    Week 2 - Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. Pastor Jon said that it’s possible to admire, study about & even worship someone without having a genuine relationship with them. Do you agree?  Why or why not?
     
    1. Pastor Jon also said that until we surrender to the Holy Spirit, we are simply living powerless, delusional Christian lives. Do you believe this is fair?  Why or why not?
     
    1. What do you think it means to have God’s law written on our hearts?
     
    1. Why do you think it’s better to have God’s law written on our hearts and not on tablets of stone?
     
    1. Are you more afraid God won’t show up, or that He will? Why?
     
    1. Have you ever felt God’s presence? If so, how would you describe that feeling?
     
    1. Read Isaiah 20:3-4. Do you ever feel like God has you walking around stripped and barefoot (figuratively speaking)?  Why?
     
    1. What are some painful ways God has been conforming you into Christ?
     
    1. When was the last time God taught you something new about himself?
     
    1. Why do you think God started the Jewish Religion and the Christian Church on the same day 2,000 years later?
  • Mar 26, 2017Week 1 – What is the Holy Spirit?
    Mar 26, 2017
    Week 1 – What is the Holy Spirit?
    By: Jonathan Waller
    Series: I've Got Spirit

    Week 1 - Small Group Discussion Questions

     
    1. Why do you think we commonly mistake the Holy Spirt as a thing instead of a person?
     
    1. Read John 14:26. What do you think a counselor does & how do you think that relates to the Holy Spirit?
     
    1. Do you believe you’re personally more “Charismatic” (outspoken in the Holy Spirit) or more “traditional” (reserved)? Why?
     
    1. What do you think people meant when they said, “It feels like the Holy Spirit isn’t welcome…” at our church?
     
    1. Do you believe it’s beneficial to imagine our relationship with the Holy Spirit as a marriage? Why or why not?
     
    1. Pastor Jon said there is a big difference between the Holy Spirit & natural ability. Do you agree?  Why or why not?
     
    1. Do you have difficulty seeing the invisible Holy Spirit as an improvement over the physical Jesus Christ? Why or why not?
     
    1. Read John 16:12. How does it make you feel to be told by Jesus, “You can’t handle the truth!”?
     
    1. When was the last time you experienced the Holy Spirit working? Would you be willing to share?  If it’s been a while, why do you think that is?
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