Small Group Discussion Guide for February 21 2021
Small Group Discussion Guide For the week of February 21st 2021
John 4:19-24
- Read John 4:7-15. Do you think that Jesus and the woman were communicating on the same level? Was she “getting” what Jesus was talking about?
- Read John 4:16-20. It seems like the Samaritan woman was trying to change the subject in this instance. Why do you think she wanted to do that? Why did she change the subject to worship?
- Do you know anyone or have you ever met anyone who used conflict over worship as an excuse to avoid dealing with spiritual issues in their own life? Have you ever done it?
- Read John 4:21-24. In this passage Jesus seems to say, “OK, if you want to talk about worship, then let me tell you what it really should be.” Then he tells her that true worshipers will worship in spirit and truth. What does it mean to worship in spirit? What does it mean to worship in truth?
- Which is more difficult for you personally; worshiping in spirit, or worshiping in truth?
- Read Matthew 28:18-20 (the Great Commission). What is the difference in a disciple and a worshiper? Should we make a distinction or is to be a disciple also to be a worshiper?
Pray this week – Lord, thank you for sending Jesus to make a way for us, so that we can come before You in worship and praise. Teach us to be true worshipers. Since, we know that is what you seek, that is what we desire to be. Holy Spirit, show us what it means to worship in spirit and in truth. Conform our desires to your will, so that You will be glorified in us. We live, we worship, we pray all in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading- Monday – Psalm 86:12
Tuesday – Hebrews 12:28
Wednesday – Revelation 4:10-11
Thursday – Psalm 5:7
Friday – Romans 12:1
