Small Group Prep 9/21/25
Small Group Discussion Prep:
John 1:35-42
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Monthly REACH Theme: Co-worker
Memory work
Book Themes:
Hosea – God’s Loyal Love
Joel – The Day of the Lord
Amos – Social Injustice in Israel
Verse:
“And He was saying to them all, if anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
Luke 9:23
Small Group Questions
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?
John 1:35-42
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
- Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
- Read John 1 from start to finish in one sitting
- Read John 1:35-42 five additional times
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
- Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
- Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
- What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
- Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
- Block Diagram these verses
- Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
- Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.
Monthly REACH Theme: Co-worker
Memory work
Book Themes:
Hosea – God’s Loyal Love
Joel – The Day of the Lord
Amos – Social Injustice in Israel
Verse:
“And He was saying to them all, if anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
Luke 9:23
Small Group Questions
- Discuss the concept of following Jesus. What does that look like for us as disciples of Jesus on this side of His ascension?
- Discuss the connection between obedience to God’s word and following Jesus.
- How does Andrew’s excitement to tell Peter about Jesus impact you?
- Why do we often struggle so much with fear and anxiety when it comes to evangelism? How can Andrew’s example help us in this regard?
- Share the name of a person in your life you would like to share the gospel with. Pray together as a group for the salvation of each name listed. Then share with at least one group member your plan for making an intentional time to share the gospel with the person you mentioned.
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?