How did the gospel come to you? Who shared the gospel with you that you need to thank or thank God for? (If you haven’t received the gospel yet or aren’t sure if you have, talk to your BFG leader or someone in your BFG about faith and repentance.)

What are some specific ways you’ve seen God transform people with the gospel to be more like Jesus? Or how has God been transforming you into a better imitation of Jesus? 

What are some steps you will take this week to better imitate Jesus?

What examples have you seen of other Christians suffering joyfully? Or how have you experienced it in your own life? 

How does the gospel specifically encourage you to suffer joyfully?

How are you already joyfully suffering for the sake of the spread of the gospel locally and globally? 

What are some changes in your life you will make in order to be more engaged in spreading the gospel?