Mars Hill Fellowship

1)   What has been a particularly meaningful way in which someone has encouraged you in the last year? What made their encouragement special? How did their encouragement help you?

2)   As you reflect back on last weekend’s sermon, what one principle or insight stands out as being particularly helpful, insightful or difficult to grasp? Were you challenged in any area of your personal walk with God?

3)   Why is it important for us to be consistently present and aware of others as we gather together as the church? What benefit do we receive from being present in church? How does the rest of the church benefit from our presence at church?

4)   Encouragement requires empathy. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us that, “we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” How do we encourage others without encouraging actions that are contrary to God’s will?

5)   Our actions can greatly encourage others in God. What are some ways that you can encourage your family, housemates, neighbors, co-workers, church members, or unsaved loved ones by your actions? From your group's suggestions, select one action that you can implement this week.

6)   Finish this sentence. “I am encouraged as part of this real.life group because

_______________________________________________________________________________.”

7)   Read Ephesians 4:1-3. Encouragement should spur us to find strength in God. In groups of 2 or 3 share one way that you can spur (provoke, stimulate, sharpen) one another to continue to live a life worthy of the Lord. If your have noticed specific areas that your group members have demonstrated growth during this session of real.life groups, share that with them.