Small Group Discussion Guide
Series: Jesus For Everyone
Week 1: Everyone plays a part
Discussion Questions
When you eat something like Skittles or M&M’s, are you a “sort by color” person or a “dump and eat” person, and what do you think that says about how you approach life in general?
On Sunday Matt talked about how we often “sort” people based on performance, behavior, or history, even if we don’t call it judging. Where do you see yourself most tempted to do this and why do you think that line is easy for you to draw?
Matt said, “We want grace for ourselves and standards for others.” When have you seen that tension show up in your own thinking or relationships?
In this passsage, Peter responds to Jesus with, “But because you say so, I will let down the nets,” even though he’s tired, frustrated, and convinced it won’t work. What makes obedience especially hard when Jesus asks us to do something that feels inconvenient or risky?
Peter’s first reaction to the miracle is, “Go away from me, Lord; I’m a sinful man.” Have you ever felt disqualified either by your past, doubts, or current struggles, from fully following Jesus or playing a part in His work? What did that season feel like?
Matt asked whether we’re choosing “the comfort of the fish” instead of following Jesus into something deeper. What does “the comfort of the fish” look like in our life? (What is something good that could still be holding you back?)
Our truth this week was that “Obedience is action, not observation.”
What ways have you seen yourself or others be tempted to observe, or agree with Jesus’ teachings without actually acting on them?
Matt closed with a fishing story and reminded us that we don’t need to be impressive, just available and shared the story of Jack catching a huge fish with a tiny pole. When was a time God used you despite feeling unprepared or ill-equipped, or a moment when you wish you had stepped in but didn’t?
We ended this week with a challenge and reminder that in the kingdom, “everyone plays a part” and our mission happens wherever we already are (work, school, teams, or friendships.) What is one specific thing you can do this week to live out your faith more openly in one of these places?
How can our group help each other play our part this week?
