Huddle // The Table Week 4
Huddle time is an opportunity for you to connect to each other and grow in faith. The below questions are just a resource for you to use or start from. Don’t feel like you have to use them all or rush through good discussion if it’s happening.
Do you have a story of being humbled in a funny/interesting way?
What are some instances in your life, good or bad, that have shaped your view of yourself?
Read John Dickson’s definition of Humility:
Humility is the noble choice to forgo your status, deploy your resources or use your influence for the good of others before yourself. More simply, the willingness to hold power in service of others.
Where have you witnessed humility in action that looks like the definition above?
Is there a difference between the cultural view of humility and the Christian view of humility?
Where have you witnessed the opposite of humility?
READ: Philippians 2:3-8
What can we learn about Jesus in this passage and what does it teach us about humility?
Would people you know who would not consider themselves believers describe people in the Church as humble?
How would your campus or community be positively impacted if your group or team intentionally embodied biblical humility? Think of specific actions that you can take.
Build a profile of an “ideal Christian” and how they display humility. Just list out the attributes that are evident.
In your walk with Jesus, how does being humble help you trust and follow Jesus?
How does humility help you grow closer to God? Understand Jesus?
READ: Romans 3:20-24
Bret said, “you have a seat at the table because of your weakness.”
Has this reality impacted you personally? Is there a story there somewhere?
Are there people in your life that could benefit from having a seat at your team’s table? Are there people you can invite to do life with your group or team so that they can have a place at the table?
Understand GraceUnderstand HumilityAsk God for Action
EASY DISCIPLESHIP QUESTIONS
These are great questions and can be used one at a time, or one from each section even if time is short. Most importantly if used consistently, then people will be conscious of starting to develop the habits and lifestyle of becoming a disciple.
CONNECTION TO GOD
How have you seen God working in your life in the last week; through successes, failures or disappointments?
Share with me what or who you are praying for and why.
What are you and your team/group members praying for?
At what moment did you feel closest to Christ this week?
CONNECTING TO SCRIPTURE
Catch me up on scriptures you’re reading.
What is God teaching you through His word and how are you responding?
What scriptures speak to your “made for this”?
What scriptures are you struggling to understand?
What scriptures are you understanding, yet struggling to apply?
CONNECTING TO OTHERS
How did the Lord use you to show His love this week:
In your family, team, group, or workplace?
In your everyday interaction with others?
Who are you helping to trust and follow Jesus?
What are your plans for next week in the areas of: prayer, bible study and sharing Christ’s love?