Grow Group Questions - October 2, 2022

Announcement:
As your group has looked at the information about our Lead Pastor Candidate, Steve Musto, and discussed his candidate weekend October 8 & 9, there may be questions that you would like to hear him answer at the meetings that weekend? If so, you can submit those questions here.

• https://bfreechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/444576

Icebreaker:   When you first became a Christian, did you come believing it would be a bed of roses or a bed of nails? Why?
Sermon & Scripture Discussion - 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Read 2 Timothy 2:8-13

1. What stands out to you most about this week's message? Is there anything you especially liked or struggled with?
2. Paul challenged Timothy to remember Jesus Christ (his resurrection and his linage) Why do you think he chooses those? What impact does this have on our life?
3. Read vs 10 - Paul shared his greatest motivation for how he lived the Christian life: What is your greatest motivation for how you live the Christian life? How does it compare to Paul’s?

Going Deeper  (2 Timothy 2:11-13)

4. Which line of the hymn (verses 11-13) issues an unsettling warning?
5. Which line do you find most relieving and encouraging?
6. The word ENDURE shows up in verses 10 and 12; Does the verb ENDURE conquer positive or negative thoughts for you? How does that word impact how you see the Christian life?
7. How will understanding the difference between “Deny” and “Faithless” (“Unfaithful”) impact how you live this week?

*Challenge your group to prepare for next week’s sermon by reading through the book of 2 Timothy again
Prayer Time: 

• Spend time praying about what might have been shared in the going deeper discussion.
• Also, pray for our church as we prepare to meet our Candidate for the new Lead Pastor.