April 7th- April 12th Life Group Notes
Following The King- After I Fall
John 21: 1-22
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Open in Prayer
Discuss these questions: Go deeper as led. Remember Head, Heart, Hands.
6. What was the question that Jesus asked of Peter? How many times did He ask it? Why?
7. In verse 21, Peter asks “what about him?” referring to John. Why do you think he asked Jesus about John?
8. What is it that Jesus reveals by the way He answered the question about John?
9. Does Jesus ever ask you to minister to people whom you aren’t too fond of? What is your response?
Next week's passage/story: Matthew 26:26-30
Dismiss in Prayer
- Welcome/Introductions/Cast Vision - Remind the Life Group of the Guidelines- See bottom of page.
- Doing the Mission: Did anyone share Jesus or last week's passage?
- Does anyone have a God story? An undeniable encounter or experience with God that creates an impact or breakthrough in your day-to-day life. These moments can be extraordinary or very humble, but always personally powerful.
- Opening Question: Have you ever had a terrific fishing experience? How many fish did you catch? How big were they? Was it relaxing or frustrating for you
- Share background for the passage: Jesus appears to his disciples after His resurrection on the shore and helps them to catch more fish than they can even get into their boat. He also wants Peter to answer a few questions!
- Thought/Focus: Jesus is trying to get Peter to focus on what it will be like to follow Him after He is no longer there in physical form.
- Have someone, or a couple of people, read this week's passage: John 21: 1-22
Discuss these questions: Go deeper as led. Remember Head, Heart, Hands.
- This event happens after Jesus had died and rose again. Peter says, “I’m going fishing.” The others followed. Do you think they needed a break from ministry, or do you think they wanted to quit and go back to fishing?
- Jesus called from the shore, and John realized it was Jesus. When he told Peter who it was, what did Peter do?
- Why couldn’t the men put all those fish into the boat? How did they get them to the shore?
- What is the significance of Jesus preparing breakfast for them?
6. What was the question that Jesus asked of Peter? How many times did He ask it? Why?
7. In verse 21, Peter asks “what about him?” referring to John. Why do you think he asked Jesus about John?
8. What is it that Jesus reveals by the way He answered the question about John?
9. Does Jesus ever ask you to minister to people whom you aren’t too fond of? What is your response?
Next week's passage/story: Matthew 26:26-30
Dismiss in Prayer
Life Group Guidelines
This needs to be a place where people feel comfortable opening up and sharing with one another. Below are some group guidelines that will help create a safe environment.
CONFIDENTIALITY: What is said in the group stays in the group.
LISTEN: Let's value one another during the discussions by really listening to what is being shared. Try to avoid thinking about how you are going to respond or what you are going to say next.
PAUSE: Allow a pause in conversation after someone shares. Give the person sharing a chance to finish and the group the opportunity to consider what was just shared before responding.
NO "CROSS TALK": Be considerate of others as they are sharing- no side conversations.
NO FIXING: We are not here to fix each other. Jesus does that part. Speak truth is love, give
encouragement, empathize, point to Jesus. You may share solutions God has led you through. The other person should never feel shame or failure, but rather connection & hope.
NO HIJACKING of shared stories.
NO RESCUING: When people are sharing something deeply personal, there can be a tendency to try to make them feel better about themselves or the situation by providing immediate condolences. This will often cause them to stop sharing. Resist the temptation to rescue people.
SHARING: Be sensitive about the amount of time you share.
SILENCE: It is important to allow silence in the group as it provides an opportunity for someone else to share and for members in the group to process the topic or question being considered.
BE SELF-AWARE: Be self-aware of how you are personally affecting the environment through your words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
"I"STATEMENTS: It's easy to talk about the issues of others, but for our purposes, we want you to put yourself on the table. Try to use "I" statements rather than "them', "they", "you", "the church", "us", "we", etc.
FIGHT FOR RELATIONSHIP: We will commit to resolve conflict biblically. When conflict or sin issues arise between group members, we want to make sure that we are honoring God and each other in the way we deal with these issues. We will fight for relationship. I will discuss the struggle with the person I am in conflict with first, & if not resolved, seek wise advice. The following are a few key Scriptures in this regard (there are many others.)
LISTEN: Let's value one another during the discussions by really listening to what is being shared. Try to avoid thinking about how you are going to respond or what you are going to say next.
PAUSE: Allow a pause in conversation after someone shares. Give the person sharing a chance to finish and the group the opportunity to consider what was just shared before responding.
NO "CROSS TALK": Be considerate of others as they are sharing- no side conversations.
NO FIXING: We are not here to fix each other. Jesus does that part. Speak truth is love, give
encouragement, empathize, point to Jesus. You may share solutions God has led you through. The other person should never feel shame or failure, but rather connection & hope.
NO HIJACKING of shared stories.
NO RESCUING: When people are sharing something deeply personal, there can be a tendency to try to make them feel better about themselves or the situation by providing immediate condolences. This will often cause them to stop sharing. Resist the temptation to rescue people.
SHARING: Be sensitive about the amount of time you share.
SILENCE: It is important to allow silence in the group as it provides an opportunity for someone else to share and for members in the group to process the topic or question being considered.
BE SELF-AWARE: Be self-aware of how you are personally affecting the environment through your words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
"I"STATEMENTS: It's easy to talk about the issues of others, but for our purposes, we want you to put yourself on the table. Try to use "I" statements rather than "them', "they", "you", "the church", "us", "we", etc.
FIGHT FOR RELATIONSHIP: We will commit to resolve conflict biblically. When conflict or sin issues arise between group members, we want to make sure that we are honoring God and each other in the way we deal with these issues. We will fight for relationship. I will discuss the struggle with the person I am in conflict with first, & if not resolved, seek wise advice. The following are a few key Scriptures in this regard (there are many others.)
- If someone sins against you: Mat. 18:15-20
- Restoring someone in sin: Gal. 6:1-5
- Forgive a sinner: Col. 3: 12-13
- Reconciling differences: Mat. 5:23-24, Mat. 7:1-5
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