Grow Group Questions - September 25, 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 using the link below.

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

Icebreaker:
What are some of the great relationships you have had in the church that have helped you grow in your faith?
Sermon & Scripture Discussion - 2 Timothy 1:13-2:7
Read 2 Timothy 1:13 - 2:7

1. What stands out to you most about this week's message? Is there anything you especially liked or struggled with?
2. What is the main theme of verses 1:13-2:7 or what stands out to you the most?
3. Paul challenged Timothy with strong verbs in his letter to him. Why do you think that was the case?
4. In what ways does sharing in suffering(2:3) help one to “stay strong”, “guard,” and “hold on” to their faith? Any real-life examples?

Going Deeper (2 Timothy 2:3-6)

5. Look at verses 3-4: What entangles you and inhibits you from being faithful?
6. Look at verse 5: What part of “following the rules like a good athlete” is hardest for you as you strive to stay strong in your faith?
7. Look at verse 6: Pastor David encouraged us with the reality that a farmer is the first to taste his harvest. How have you seen this fulfilled from your own suffering?
8. From the above questions: What is some way you need to live differently this week to “hold on” and “stay stronger” in your faith?

*Challenge your group to prepare for next week’s sermon by reading through the book of 2 Timothy again
Prayer Time: (This could be a good week to break into gender groups to share & pray)

• Pray about what might have been shared in the going deeper discussion.
• Pray for our church as we prepare to meet our Candidate for the new Lead Pastor.