New Hope Podcast

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A FRIEND?

Mark 2:1-12

Think of the people you consider good friends.

What would you be willing to do for them?

What are you actually doing for them?

Are you doing what you can to bring them to Jesus?

Do you find yourself disappointed if you aren’t’ recognized when you help someone else? If so, what does that say about your real motivation?

Recount things that God has done for you that were above what you expected.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

JESUS MADE THE LEPER WHOLE

Mark 1:40-45

Why would Jesus choose individuals over crowds? Wouldn’t dealing with crowds make a greater impact?

What risks did Jesus take by touching the leper?

What was the leper’s greatest need?

Do you think there’s any significance in the fact that the leper’s name is not recorded?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1 Corinthians 12:4-27

1. Why has the Holy Spirit gifted believers with spiritual gifts? What is their purpose?

2. What are my inherent talents? How does God use those as spiritual gifts?

3. How & where am I using my spiritual gifts to edify the church?

4. Am I weakening the body of Christ if I’m not using my gifts?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Galatians 5:22-23

John 15:1-17

1. Do people around you know you’re a Christian?

If so, how do they know?

What is the evidence?

2. Does your character reflect the Fruit of the Spirit?

3. What have you done within the last week in order to “remain” in

relationship with God?

4. Review the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23.

Which one(s) are you exemplifying?

Which one(s) do you need to ask the Father to bear through you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

HOLY SPIRIT FILLING BELIEVERS

Acts 2:1-8

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit anointing someone for a task & the Holy Spirit filling them?

Was the work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost just for the disciples or is it for believers today?

The Holy Spirit brought Power, Purity & Proclamation.

- Can you think of examples in your life when each of these were your experience?

- Which one do you do best at?

- Which one is the greatest challenge for you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 16:7-15

Which of the works of the Holy Spirit have you recognized in your life at various times?

What’s the difference between the Holy Spirit indwelling the believer and the Holy Spirit anointing the believer?

What aspect of the Holy Spirit’s working in your life is most meaningful for you?

If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, how should that affect your actions & attitudes?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

THE HOLY SPIRIT BEFORE PENTECOST

What difference does it make in everyday life to know anything about the Holy Spirit?

In what ways was the Holy Spirit involved in the lives of people in the Old Testament?

How was the Holy Spirit involved in Jesus’ life & ministry?

What gifts or abilities has He given you.

Can you think of ways the Holy Spirit has anointed you to use those abilities for any special task? 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

NEW LIFE

1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 12-17, 22

What difference does it make whether or not we believe that Jesus rose from the grave?

Would there be a point to being a Christian if Jesus had not been resurrected?

What are the proofs in your life that verify that Jesus was resurrected?

I WAS THERE!

Galatians 2:20

How do the “crosses” that I bear compare to the cross that Jesus had to

bear?

How does Jesus’ death on the cross affect me if I don’t accept Him as

Savior of my life?

Was there another way that God could have provided salvation for

mankind, other than the cross?

Why is it important for me to recognize my responsibility for Jesus’

death?

Have I definitely accepted Jesus as my Savior?