Pastor Justin Wiegand
At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. We have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be with your family or online with your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Interactive Scriptures and Notes
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Jonah 1:1-3 (NKJV)
1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.
Matthew 9:37-38 (NKJV)
37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 16:18 (NKJV)
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Isaiah 60:1-2 (NKJV)
1 Arise, shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the Lord will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
Joel 3:9-10 (NKJV)
9 Proclaim this among the nations:
“Prepare for war!
Wake up the mighty men,
Let all the men of war draw near,
Let them come up.
10 Beat your plowshares into swords
And your pruning hooks into spears;
Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’ ”
Mark 16:10 (NKJV)
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Discussion Questions
1) Read Matthew 9:37-38. When you think of “the harvest” what comes to mind? Knowing that God has called you to be a “laborer” in this harvest, do you feel encouraged, intimidated, excited, scared, etc.? What can you do to ensure that you have a godly mindset when it comes to the harvest?
2) Read Matt 16:18. Jesus told Peter that the gates of Hades/hell would not prevail against the Church. Many times, we read this verse and think it means that the church would be able to withstand the attacks of the enemy. However, gates are meant for defense and not offense. With all that in mind, what does this say about the role of the Church in relation to the gates of hell? How should this encourage you when it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus?
3) Be honest. How do you feel when the idea of sharing the gospel comes to mind? Does it make you excited or anxious? What can we do to overcome our hesitations? What role does the Holy Spirit take in doing this?