- Who have been the heroic moms in your life?
- What moms believed in you and moved you forward when you were hesitant?
- What moms have advised you faithfully?
- When did a mom have to do the dirty work on your behalf?
- Who is the toughest mom you’ve ever known?
- What does drifting away in a relationship with God look like, and have you experienced it?
- From this chapter, what stands out to you the most about the humanity of Jesus?
- How has the fear of death affected you?
- Why is relating to us as family so important to Jesus?
- In what ways does Jesus’ humanity allow Him to understand and help you?
- Why were the Jewish leaders so opposed to Jesus, given his obvious fulfillment of so much of their prophecies?
- How did the inclusion of Gentiles confuse early Jewish Christians?
- Do you think people still follow their own personal ideas of what they expect Jesus to be?
- How can people see Jesus in Christians today? In what ways might our lives confuse them about about Jesus?
- What are your thoughts about Easter as the holiday approaches?
- How much of your life would be meaningless if life ended with death?
- How does resurrection motivate you?
- How does Easter remind you of consistency and endurance?
- What aspect of Palm Sunday catches your attention?
- How did people misunderstand Jesus on Palm Sunday?
- What type of king did Jesus present Himself as?
- How would the crowds expectations ultimately lead to their rejection of Jesus?
- How does following Jesus lead to peace in our lives?
- What are some of the partial truths that most people believe about God today?
- Why is the popular view of Satan today so different than the biblical view?
- Why does sin so often feel good, at least at first?
- How can self-consciousness be a good thing? How can it be a bad thing?
- What do you think relationships will be like in heaven?
- Who is a person in your life that you could always count on to give you tough love?
- What causes churches to lose their focus regarding their ultimate calling?
- Why do you think most regular church attenders aren’t regular church givers?
- What makes taking a break so difficult for us?
- What’s the most joyful experience you have ever had with God?
- How does sin affect our happiness with God and how should we deal with that?
- What is something you can give thanks for right now?
- How has giving (or tithing) to the Lord brought joy into your life?
- When was the last time you found yourself in an uncomfortable situation? What fruit came of it?
- When have you avoided taking a risk and trusting God? Do you regret it?
- Who is someone that has made an impact in your life that may not get a lot of recognition?
- What are some of your giftings?
- What is one way that you can use your giftings to make a difference in God’s Kingdom this week?
- How foundational has your family been?
- What were you taught, either by example or instruction, about a work/life balance?
- When was the last time you intentionally did nothing?
- Do you think most people need more to be reminded to work or to rest?
- How do you decide what to give?