"This is Not the Time To..."

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Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion

1. In what ways are you living today light of the fact that we may very well be “in the last few sentences of the last chapter” of world history?

2. Why do you think Peter stated that we need to be sober, alert, clear-minded, etc. in order to pray well? What are those things that would dull the heart and mind spiritually, emotionally, and physically?

3. On a scale from 1-10, how “deep” would say your relationships with other believers are right now? What could you do that would take your relationships at least one step deeper?

4. Do you know what your spiritual gift is? If so, are you being FAITHFUL to use it? And if so, are you careful to be FILLED with the Spirit so that only God gains the glory? If not, what will you do moving forward?

5. Prayerfully consider signing on “The Hospitality Challenge”

"Suffering Like Jesus"
Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/suffering-like-jesus

Personal Growth/Group Discussion Questions.

To what attitude or mindset should we align our minds?

How does Paul model one who suffers well?

How are you personally suffering in the body?

How does Jesus demonstrate how we should prepare ourselves to suffer?

How can the believer have peace about justice that seems presently unserved?

What can the believer look forward to after a life of suffering?

"Do Good... No Matter What"

Digital Bulletin -https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/dont-stop-no-matter-what

Personal Growth/Group Discussion Questions:

1. What are some of the traits that Peter highlights in the beginning of this section? What are some of the ways we apply these characteristics when faced with slander, persecution, etc?

2. How can we continue to express them when great trial and trouble comes?

3. For what reason have we been called to exhibit these characteristics and to keep showing them to the world?

4. Do we live such good lives by our own strength of character? 

5. What is the Hope that we have that people should notice? How can we find confidence that we will definitely be able to bear up under trial?

6. What now saves us? How can we know we are saved?

"A Marriage That Honors"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/a-marriage-that-honors

Questions for Personal Reflection and Group Discussion
1. Why is the idea of women being submissive to their husbands so controversial in our larger culture today? How might a godly example of biblical submission and mutual honor be both worship and witness?

2. What does inner beauty for women look like according to this passage?

3. How do we discern what is immodest or “sexy” in our culture today? Why must we be careful to not project our personal standards too quickly?

4. What are the self-evident truths that should cause a husband to treat his wife “according to knowledge”?

5. In what ways may a husband treat his wife as “precious”?

"You Want Me to Do What?!?"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/you-want-me-to-do-what

Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion

1. How does it strike you that enduring unjust suffering is a part of your “call” as a follower of Jesus?

2. Why should we be willing to endure suffering for doing good?

3. In what ways are you suffering (big or small) because of your faith? In reflecting on the example of Christ, how well are you enduring that currently?

4. Take some time to pray for the persecuted church. You may find it helpful to go to opendoorsusa.org or persecution.com for more information and resources.

"Be a Good Citizen"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/be-a-good-citizen-63csz5k92z

Personal Growth/Group Discussion Questions

In your own words describe why God has established government on the earth.

How are followers of Christ supposed to respond to those in authority?

How do we respond when we are being governed by people who are not godly?

How do we respond when our government is forbidding what God commands, commanding what God forbids, or going beyond their sphere of authority? Any current examples of this?

How would do #4 in a godly, respectful way?

"Be a Good Citizen"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/be-a-good-citizen

Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion
1. In your own words describe why God has established government on the earth.
2. How are followers of Christ supposed to respond to those in authority?
3. How do we respond when we are being governed by people who are not godly?
4. How do we respond when our government is forbidding what God commands, commanding what God forbids, or going beyond their sphere of authority? Any current examples of this?
5. How would do #4 in a godly, respectful way?

Act Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/act-justly-love-mercy-walk-humbly

Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion

What is one ongoing injustice that you are passionate about? If you’re not sure then ask God to help you understand His heart for at least one ongoing injustice. Then prayerfully work through the following questions:

Act Justly
• In what ways do you need to speak up for truth in this situation?
• In what ways do you need to advocate for the vulnerable in this situation?

Love Mercy
• In what ways do you need to show mercy to the vulnerable in this situation?
• In what ways might you show mercy to even the guilty in this situation?

Walk Humbly
• How does the Gospel impact the way you do all of the above?

Spring Missions Conference

Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/spring-missions-conference
James and Morgan Tumwesiigye
www.milandila.org

Barry and Kimberly Horst and Matt Durkee
www.fiaintl.org

"Reaching the Unreached in Thailand"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/travis-to-the-unreached-in-thailand

Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion

1. What do you think about the Great Unbalance?

2. How would you explain to someone about why God judges everyone the same, even the people who are seemingly in the middle of nowhere, in distant countries, without access to Jesus?

3. What is the greatest hindrance stopping you from "going to all the nations?"