Small Group Questions:  
Passage in Focus: John 9

Questions

1.     Do you have any experience to share of when something that was meant to be helpful, ended up being hurtful?

2.     Have you ever wondered about someone struggling: “I wonder what they did wrong to get there?”  Would you be willing to be specific?

3.     What is the difference between yourself and someone you might call “less fortunate”?

4.     What assets might someone who is addicted and living on the street bring to the table?

5.     How might you better “see” and acknowledge people you are helping?

6.     What are some wrong things we might measure when we are doing mission/ministry?

7.     What power do you need to be aware of when you are interacting in a helping capacity.

8.     How does someone know that you have been really listening?

9.     What blindspots have been pointed out to you along the way?  If you have nothing, consider asking a family member.

10.   Pray for each other, for ministries you are engaged in, and for people being ministered to by us.