Stepping In: Getting things started!
1- What might be a perception of the “church” today, whether accurate or not, that hurts our ability to be effective?
2- What practical steps can we take to change those perceptions or even the ones of our personal lives?
3- What about this weekend’s message helped you see how to connect with our Valley in a different or more effective way?
Building Up: What is God Saying?
Read John 4:3-9. Jesus was very intriguing to this woman. What do we learn about His approach that might help us in our approach to family members, co-workers and neighbors?
Read John 4:10-15. How is Jesus’ use of talking about “living water” next to a well a key to help us in our conversations where we’re trying to point people to Jesus? What are some of the most common surface conversations we have with others and what might be a way to redirect those conversations to something more significant? (Give specific examples.)
Read John 4:16-26. Jesus, although speaking the truth about her situation, does not come across judgmental. Why does His approach work better than pointing fingers and condemning others? Even though she changes the subject, how does Jesus still take the conversation where it needs to go? What have you learned through their exchange?
Read John 4:28-30. What is so profound about her simple story? What made people listen to her?
Read John 4:39-42. Jesus transforms an entire town because one woman was willing to tell her story. What are some practical ways you can get your story told to the people in your circle of influence? How has someone’s story helped draw you closer to God?
Living Out: How do I obey?
1- You may have done this before, but briefly hit the highlights of your story. Simply take turns finishing each phrase:
Before I really knew Jesus I was…
I met Jesus because…
Since Jesus is in my life, I now…
2 – This is our last week to gather our EGGS for the Easter Egg Hunt and get them to the Church building by March 20th. THANK YOU!!
