Small Group Questions

Discussing Monday Morning Session

1. How much have you thought about what you’re hoping to leave this world with? 

2. What things in this season of life are threatening to shatter your shalom?

3. What do you see when you imagine the face of God upon you?

Discussing Tuesday Morning Session

1. Have you ever experienced a calling you felt was from God? If so, what?

2. What cultural idols in your life compete with God’s call to radical faith?

3. What area of your life does God’s calling to reach the nations make you rethink?

Discussing Monday Evening Session – Shalom

1. There’s a difference  between "being real with God" and "inviting God to be real with me" - exposing what I can't see on my own. Which of those two postures comes more naturally to you, and which do you need to grow in?

2. God’s presence can be recognized everywhere at all times. Have you ever been in a "dark place" in life where it was hard to sense God's presence at all? What helped you recognize God was still there?

3. David's psalm of worship suddenly turns into a psalm of anger toward the wicked. Why do you think Scripture includes this raw, unfiltered honesty? Is there anger or hatred you've been afraid to admit to God?

4. Verses 23-24  ("Search me, O God, and know my heart") are described as one of the most beautiful and dangerous prayers we can pray. Are you ready to pray this prayer this week? What's one area you sense God might want to search and heal?

Discussing Wednesday Morning Session

1. What things do you naturally “praise” because it “completes the enjoyment”?

2. In what ways do you feel a disconnect between your local life and global mission?

3. How might joining God on His global mission simplify or liberate your life? 

Discussing Tuesday Evening Session – Anxiety

1. What are the top two or three things you find yourself focused on or devoted to? Do you ever feel anxious about any of these things? How so?

2. Read 1 Peter 5:6-7. Why do you think it requires humility to cast your anxieties upon God?

3. Read 1 Peter 5:8-11. Do you tend to underestimate or overestimate the work of the Devil? Do you ever suspect his influence in your situations?

4. Read Philippians 4:6-7. Do you regularly give thanks while presenting your requests before God? Why do you suppose Paul instructs us to offer thanksgiving when praying through anxiety?

Discussing Thursday Morning Session

1. In what areas of missions or ministry do you tend to mistake "confidence" for "quick"?

2. What might be the next step the Lord is calling you to join Him on His mission?

3. What, if anything, has changed about what you’re hoping to leave this world with?

Discussing Wednesday Evening Session – Depression

1. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Share as much as you feel comfortable sharing. In what ways do you sense the Enemy trying to deceive you with lies?

2. In Psalm 43:3-4, where does the light and truth lead the Psalmist to? What is the application for Christians today, and how does this help us when we are wrestling with feelings of despair?

3. In Psalm 43:5, for what reason does the Psalmist give God praise? Since this is before Christ, what does it mean that God is his “salvation”?

4. The Word is a lamp for our feet (Ps 119:105). What is one passage from the Bible that is helpful for you to preach to your “Self”?

Discussing Friday Morning Session

1. How did the Lord speak to or minister to you during our time of prayer and praise?

2. If you made a commitment, share what it was and why (if you feel comfortable).

3. Whether you made a commitment or not, what can we pray for you as camp ends?