I AM a Church Member: Functional
Life Group Questions
Key Passages: Matthew 4:18-20; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:11-16

1. Read Matthew 4:18-20; Luke 19:10
a. What does it mean to be “Fishers of Men?” How does this tie into Jesus’ purpose described in Luke 19:10?

2. Read Matthew 28:19-20
a. If the word “Go” is more appropriately translated as “as you are going,” how does this change how you read this passage

b. What does it mean to “make a disciple?”

c. How is “teaching them to follow (obey or observe) the commands” different from “teaching the command?” What are the implications for disciple-making?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
a. Many gifts exist within the body of Christ. What is it that binds those who bear them together?

4. Read Ephesians 4:11-16
a. What are members of the Church to be equipped for?

b. What are the differences between those seen as mature and those seen as children in this passage?

Application:

• How can you, as members of Sonrise Life Groups, help connect those yet be join one this week?