Next Steps - United Service - MSQ
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August 27, 2023

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Next Steps - Message Study Questions

Message Summary

Freshwater’s vision is to bring life. Our mission is to make disciples, and our core values which reflect our priorities are to be real, relevant, relational, inspiring, and generous. Jesus gives all believers the mission to make disciples. That is, courageously sharing the life-changing love of Jesus Christ in a real, relevant, and relational manner.
The Bible is the most relevant book ever written. It speaks to every modern issue. Freshwater wants people to go deep in their understanding of scripture and wide in their reach and application of scripture. It’s not either or it’s both and. Freshwater believes that relationships are important to spiritual growth. Everyone needs someone to talk to. As a church, we want to inspire people by living out our faith. We want inspiring worship, messages, and kid’s ministry and student ministry. Jesus personified generosity when He held nothing back. When we understand who we are and what God has given to us, we naturally respond in gratitude and embrace our responsibility to follow Jesus.

  1. How did God speak to you in the message Sunday? Was there anything you didn’t understand?

  2. Share a positive time you experienced community (e.g., sports team, family, church, etc.). What are some of the upsides of having community? What are some of the risks?

Consider This

In Acts 2:42-47, the early Christians were praying together, worshipping together, sharing their resources and God was adding to their numbersTherefore, we should be part of a church and bring Jesus wherever we go.

  1. Read Acts 2:42. What does “devoted to” mean to you? How would you apply that to your life?

    • Explain what the “Apostle’s teachings” are to you? How do you devote yourself to them?

  2. Explain what Fellowship is? What is “the breaking of bread?” How do you practice these things, including prayer?

  3. What are some of the most common (significant) reasons why believers stray from these priorities?

    • What can you do to counter those influences?

  4. What prevents people from being real (transparent) about their struggles and needs?

    • How can you help change that value in your own life?
    • How can you encourage that value in others and at Freshwater?

  5. The Bible speaks to every modern issue. At Freshwater we accept the sinners (we are all sinners) but resolutely defend the truth of God’s word and unapologetically proclaim God’s word with its principles for modern living.

    • What principle from God’s word is most difficult for you to apply? Why?
    • What are some principles from God’s word that are most difficult for our culture to accept?

  6. Practically, how do you love and accept sinners without accepting their sin? What are some scenarios where this might play out? How can you find wisdom (James 1:5)?

  7. God is relational by nature, and created people in His image, so we, too, are relational to the core. Why is isolation bad, and why does the abundant life include deep and trusted friendships?

    • Genesis 2:18
    • Proverbs 17:9, 27:17
    • Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. What or who is the third strand?
    • Hebrews 10:24-25

  8. Inspiration means “God breathed.” In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, God breathes His words, but the Holy Spirit moved in the person recording the message (Acts 1:16, 2 Peter 1:21).

    • Read Acts 1:8, and 1 Peter 1:12. How does the Holy Spirit inspire you? And to what end?
    • Who else inspires you in your life’s mission?

  9. What things do you have that you enjoy sharing with others? What are some of the blessings of generosity according to Proverbs 11:25 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19?

Moving Forward – Application

If being a disciple and making disciples is your priority, how can you reinforce values that will help you to do that this week?

  1. What safe and trusted person could you be more transparent with this week? Who can you forgive their sins and pray for?

  2. God’s word is relevant. How can you find a way to apply it to your life and problems today?

  3. “Care about the things the people you care about, care about.” Vanessa Van Edwards. Relationships take time and effort. What relationships could you work on this week?

  4. How can you find inspiration this week?

  5. To whom, or what can you give of your time, talent, or financial resources this week without expecting something in return?