What do you think are the marks of a self-sufficient church? Why is Jesus opposed to a prideful church? How can we as a church keep from becoming prideful and self-sufficient? Take some time and pray that our church would be completely dependent upon Christ.

• How have you experienced the faithfulness of Christ in your life? What difficulties are you currently facing in which you need to remember Jesus is the Holy and True one?

• Who are the seemingly insignificant people who have made […]

• Have you had seasons where you felt spiritually asleep? Describe what that season looked like and how God awakened you out of it. Or if you are still in that season, how might God awaken you out of it?
• What good works has […]
  • Have you had seasons where you felt spiritually asleep? Describe what that season looked like and how God awakened you out of it. Or if you are still in that season, how might God awaken you out of it?
  • What good works has […]

• Have you experienced tension or conflict […]
  • In what areas of your life do you most struggle to receive the corrective judgment of the word? How might you become more humble and responsive to correction from the word of God? 
  • Have you experienced tension or conflict […]

What kind of pressure from the world have you had to endure for the sake of the gospel? If none why do you think that is?

What things are you most afraid of losing? How does the gospel free you to let these things go […]

Jesus praises the church in Ephesus for their hard work, perseverance as they witness, and pure doctrine. Where do you see these praiseworthy things in your church? 

What things in your life, even good things, could be taking priority over and above genuine love for […]

Are there situations where you are not standing for truth and speaking clearly about Jesus because you fear the consequences and others more than you fear Jesus? What are they? How would reverent worship cause spirit filled courage?

Why is it good news Jesus is […]