GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
TEACHING RECAP
Summary: A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, not at a distance but with their whole life. As we follow Him, He does the deep work of transforming us from the inside out. And He doesn’t stop there, He sends us to help others follow Him too. So trust Him with your life, let Him change your heart, and step into the mission He’s already calling you to.
Main Points:
A Disciple is Someone Who Follows Jesus
A Disciple is Being Transformed by Jesus
A Disciple is Sent on Mission with Jesus
On-Ramps:
Follow Jesus and trust that He will do the work of transforming you.
Commit to making disciples that will make disciples. Are there people in your life that you could ask today?
Ask Jesus to reveal the areas in your heart where you are resisting following Him. Repent and ask Him to fill those areas
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
From Philippians 2:1–11, what specific aspects of Jesus’ character are we being formed into?
How does our culture’s focus on self-improvement differ from the kind of transformation Jesus offers?
Why do you think the idea of surrendering control to Jesus is difficult or unpopular in our culture?
Which part of discipleship do you find most challenging right now: following Jesus, being transformed by Him, or joining His mission, and why?
Where in your life do you sense Jesus currently shaping or stretching you, and how are you responding?
How do you want to respond to this passage in your daily life?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: Jonah 1
