Unpacking the Message

Our message-based small group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 at the church.  Each week, we will be discussing the sermon.  Everyone is welcome! 

Discussion Questions

May 25, 2025 / Shawn Lind / 1 Peter 4:7-11

1. According to 1 Peter 4, what are the three things we are supposed to do because the end of the world is near? Which one stands out the most to you, and why?

2. How would you describe your current prayer life? In what ways can you grow in being more earnest and disciplined in your prayers?

3. What does it mean to you that ‘love covers a multitude of sins’? How have you experienced that kind of love from someone?

4. Reflecting on Matthew 24:10-13, how do you see the warning about love growing cold unfolding in the world today? 

5. The message said, 'You are blessed to be a blessing.' How can you reframe your resources (time, finances, skills) as tools for ministry rather than personal gain?

6. On a scale from 1 to 10, how hospitable and generous do you think you are toward others? What is one practical way you can grow in generosity this week?

7. The passage in 1 Peter says to use your gifts to serve others. What are some gifts or talents God has given you? How could you use them to serve others?

8. Can you share a time when someone showed you patience and grace in a difficult moment?

9. Are there spiritual gifts you feel called to develop or explore more fully? How can the church help you grow in those areas?

10. What practical step can you take this week to get more involved in serving others in your community or the local church?