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June 07Rescued, Part 20: The Debts You Owe
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you most from this message on Romans 13?
What does it mean to submit to governing authorities?
How can we reconcile the command to submit to governing authorities with situations where these authorities may act unjustly?
In what ways does love fulfill the law?
How does Paul’s teaching on love challenge our current societal norms and personal habits?
How should the idea of the nearness of salvation influence your attitudes and actions?
How can you “clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ” as Paul advises?
How does the teaching in Romans 13 inspire you to live differently in the present day?
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40 min
June 01Rescued, Part 19: Evaluating Yourself
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What in the message most stood out to you?
How does having a correct evaluation of yourself affect your obedience to Paul’s instructions in relating to others?
How would you summarize all of Paul’s instructions in chapter 12?
What do you find most difficult in applying his teaching? In what areas do you struggle to obey?
Where have you experienced God’s blessing when you have obeyed His stated will for your life relating to others?
What’s your biggest takeaway from Romans chapter 12?
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40 min
May 24Rescued, Part 18: One Body, Many Parts
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you in this message?
How have you benefited from other in the body using their gifts to impact you?
How do you see the body of Christ at a disadvantage because of busyness and distraction?
If you described your primary spiritual gift(s), what would that be? And what would be the best expression or context for using your gift(s)?
How did you come to clarity on your particular mix of spiritual gifts?
How do you navigate the reality that we are all called do some things, even if it isn’t our spiritual gift, such as evangelism, giving, being encouraging, etc.?
What is one step you would consider taking in living out your role an essential part of the body of Christ?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Spiritual Gift Assessment
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42 min
May 18Rescued, Part 17: The Battle for the Mind
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you in this message?
What are the inputs that shape what you believe to be truth?
What are things that you have believed about God, yourself, or other things that you realized should be challenged?
What are key “go to” Scriptures you use to shape (renew) your mind? As a group, make a list of important Scriptures that all believers in Jesus should know.
Discuss how obedience when we may not feel like it is the full expression of being a living sacrifice.
What is one critical step you will take this week to implement the principles of winning “the battle for your mind?”
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41 min
May 10Rescued, Part 16: The Unfolding Plan of God and Ethnic Israel
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you most in this message?
The issue of ethnic Israel and a nation state are very controversial today. Knowing that there are different views even among believers in Jesus, what have you traditionally believed about the future of ethnic Israel?
How has your view changed (or not) related to these matters after this message?
We have talked previously about God’s promises. What promises of God do you rely on the most?
In the midst of the challenges in our world, changes in the church, failure of leaders and so much more—how well have you been able to keep your eyes on Christ as part of His remnant?
Is there someone in your life who spiritually hard-hearted that you are struggling to pray for? Tell the group a bit about that?
Spend some time praying for the global situation, the conflicts in the Middle East and the salvation of those in the region, both Jews and Muslims alike.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 1: The Future of Ethnic Israel
SUPPLEMENTAL VIDEO 2: Israel & Christian Zionism
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49 min
May 03Rescued, Part 15: The End of Self-Righteousness
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What is a new concept, insight, or application you’ll take away from this teaching?
Read Romans 10:1-2. We are sometimes prone to adopt Paul’s theology without his heart for people (knowledge without zeal). Others are more prone to adopt Paul’s heart for people without any grounding in truth (zeal without knowledge). What examples can you think of? Which do you tend toward? How’s the balance in your life?
Does your love for God translate into love for lost people? Is your love for lost people grounded in your knowledge of God and the bedrock truth of His Word? How can you cultivate a greater sense of urgency around sharing the gospel (v. 14–15)?
Why is it significant that salvation is described as available to “everyone” and “all” who call on the Lord? Who are the “those people” in your life that you might subtly believe are less likely or less deserving to receive the gospel?
What does it reveal about God’s character that He is described as holding out His hands “all day long” (v. 21)? In what ways can you reflect His posture toward others in your proximity?
How can you actively resist the pull toward self-righteousness in your daily life?
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44 min
April 26Rescued, Part 14: God’s Continuous Plan
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you from either the passage or sermon on Romans 9?
How should Paul’s willingness to be “accursed” for his kinsmen (v. 3) shape our attitudes and actions toward unbelieving family and friends?
How do you respond to the idea that God chooses people for His purposes? What questions or tensions does that raise for you?
Reread verses 11-13. What are the main differences between the Calvinist and Arminian interpretations? How does each understand “God’s purpose of election,” and which do you find more convincing from the text? Why?
How do verses 19-24 remind us of the dangers of demanding full understanding of God’s ways before trusting Him?
Reread verses 30-33. Why do some attain righteousness while others do not? What does this teach us about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human faith?
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43 min
April 19Rescued, Part 13: Carried Through to Glory
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you in this message?
Read Romans 8:31-39. Which part impacts you the most and why?
In your journey as a believer how have you managed the experience of being “accused by the enemy”?
Have you ever questioned the validity of your salvation? If you feel comfortable sharing, discuss what let do that experience. How did you navigate through it?
Paul goes to great lengths to show that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Does this ring true for you? Why or Why not?
If someone expressed to you they were convinced they had lost their salvation, what would you say to them?
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48 min
April 12Rescued, Part 12: Present Suffering, Future Glory
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you in this message?
Discuss your journey of maintaining a balance of navigating this life, while keeping one eye to eternity. How do you seek to do this?
Does the promise of eternity encourage you in the day to day? Why or why not?
How has the sovereignty of God been an encouragement or frustration to you? Explain.
What makes it difficult to appreciate life for what it is rather than what it was supposed to be?
When difficulty takes place, are you more apt to lean into God or away? Explain.
Spend some time praying and thanking God for the regenerating, sanctifying and securing work of the Holy Spirit.
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42 min
April 05Hope Is Alive!
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
What stood out to you in this message?
We often speak of Jesus dying on the cross for sins, but it seems that we speak less of the resurrection. Why do you think that might be? What is the importance of the resurrection?
That our sins are forgiven is a guarantee. What makes it difficult to live in a present experience of forgiveness?
In the midst of life’s difficulties, discuss the matter of God’s presence, power, and purpose along the way? Are those things you tend to experience, or do they feel allusive? Why can it be difficult to experience these things?
How do you think believers in Jesus can do a more effective job living in light of the return of Christ?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The King Conquers Death
Sermon by Jim Supp | April 20, 2025
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30 min