January 7th, 2024 - Power Series #1:Words
Opening
After gathering, connecting, enjoying refreshments and checking-in or catching up, discuss the following questions.
Questions
1. What are some particularly powerful words you have heard and felt? Share what was going on. What gave them power?
2. What do you think of sermons based on a number of passages instead of just one? (Assuming you have an opinion on this)
3. Jesus ministered in the power of the Holy Spirit. Is this a new concept to you? How do you react to the idea? Does it fit with what Luke writes? What does it change for how you understand how your work connects with what Jesus did?
4. When do you see someone acting or speaking with Spiritual Authority?
5. What is the difference between human wisdom and spiritual authority? How about between eloquence and spiritual authority? How do you relate this to preaching?
6. According to 1 Thessalonians 1:5, how can you tell when the Holy Spirit has convicted someone?
7. What, in your words, is the “truth” that needs to be “spoken in love”?
8. Comment on the “star gift” words that were handed out. Will you participate? Where will you put your word if you do participate?
Closing
Spend time as a group in prayer.