John 12:12-19: Selling Jesus Short

  1. Have you ever been excited to meet someone, only to have them fall short of your expectations?

 

 

  1. In what ways did people have the wrong expectations of Jesus on Palm Sunday?

 

 

  1. How do you usually react to God when He disappoints your expectations?

 

 

  1. What events in your life has God used that turned out better than expected?

 

 

  1. What things should we be expecting from Jesus in our lives?

 

 




Joshua 24: You’ve Got To Serve Somebody

  1. What one word do you think people will use to describe you after you’ve died?

 

 

  1. How has God blessed you and been a part of your story?

 

 

  1. What are some of the positive and negative repercussions of God allowing us free choices? Is it worth it?

 

 

  1. In light of this chapter, what does it mean to serve the Lord?

 

 

  1. When today is over, how have you used what you’ve been given to serve the Lord?

 

 




Joshua 23: Looking Back, Looking Forward

  1. What past good choices you’ve made continue to inspire you?

 

 

  1. What are some of the ways you’ve learned about responsibility, positively and negatively, in your life?

 

 

  1. In what ways is modern culture robbing us of the best God has for us?

 

 

  1. Why is loving God so central to our moving forward in life?

 

 

  1. How are you investing in a better future now?

 

 




Joshua 22: Truth At War

  1. Do you think that the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and 1/2 of Manasseh were right or wrong to stay on the other side of the Jordan and outside the promised land?

 

 

  1. How have misunderstandings caused fights in your life?

 

 

  1. Why does it seem that Christians struggle to get along?

 

 

  1. When was the last time you changed your perspective of someone you thought negatively towards?

 

 

  1. Who do you need to understand better in your life?

 

 




Joshua 11-21

  1. Do you have a place that is most special to you? That really feels like home? Describe your connection to it.

 

 

  1. Are there some people in your life who have helped encourage you to find your niche in life? What did they do? Have you tried doing that for others?

 

 

  1. How do you come to terms with war? When is it necessary?

 

 

  1. How much do you care about who your ancestors were? Why?

 

 

  1. Do you feel guilty about living on land that used to belong to others of a different culture?