TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS

Read Ephesians 4:1-12… see how it all comes together? What is God’s Word saying to you in this passage? What is God’s heart for His people?

Read the 3 additional passages in the New Testament that describe spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3-8, 1 Cor. 12:4-31, and 1 Peter 4:10-11). In all 4 passages, it emphasizes that every believer has at least one spiritual gift according to God’s grace. How can a disciple of Jesus discover the gifts they’ve been given? Which gifts do you believe you have?

Why should a Christian’s purpose in life be connected to the local church? Describe God’s will in this.

How would Encounter Church be different if EVERY person of the Body viewed themselves as a servant with a ministry to fulfill?

Describe how we can specifically submit ourselves daily to God’s Sovereign rule.

In what ways can we be more committed to the local church?

What is one way you can use your gifts and life to bless God and other people?

Bonus Edition Questions for the last 6 months

How are you? Really… How. Are. You? How has your heart and soul been since things changed in March?

What has been the toughest thing for you in this season? What has been the best thing?

Name one specific thing you would change back to “the way it was?”

What has been something that the Body of Christ (you, the church) has done well in this season?

What do you think the Lord would say to our group about how He wants us to live and respond to Him this week? What attitudes, thoughts, or actions do you think the Holy Spirit would want us to repent of?

What is one way you can use your gifts and life to bless God and other people this week?