MY STORY
Looking back on your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

What’s one conviction that you hold that you would be willing to suffer or possibly die for?

QUICK REVIEW
READ Psalm 119:153-160
In this passage, every reference to persecution is answered by a reference to the Word of God. How do you think the reading of the Scriptures can help you in times of trial and persecution? What do the promises of God have to do with enduring trials? See Joshua 23:14 and Hebrews 11:17.

DIGGING DEEPER
READ Matthew 13:20-21
What do you think the write means by “they have no root”? What can you do to establish these kinds of roots in order to stay strong in our faith during persecution? See Colossians 2:6-8.

READ 1 Peter 1:3-9
According to this passage, what is the purpose of trials in our lives? What do trials produce in our lives?

TAKING IT HOME
READ 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2
Have you already been on a Brazos Pointe sponsored mission trip? If yes, what has been your greatest take away from your experience? What did you find challenging? If no, do you have plans to go on one? Have you considered helping someone else go on a mission trip? What is your next step with God in regards to participating in a mission trip?