Benjamin Murphy
Small Group Questions
Benjamin Murphy
Sermon Series Highlights
Sermon Series Highlights

Work

Why Jesus? Because We Must Give an Account.

Introduction:

Worst excuses for missing work:

No Excuses. Last Call to Enter Jesus' Rest (Hebrews 4:11-13):

  1. You have the Command . (Heb 4:11)

    Luke 16:16 - The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.

  2. You have the Information . (Heb 4:12)
  3. You have the Appointment . (Heb 4:13)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 4:11-13

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. What does it mean to “strive to enter that rest”? What exactly is “striving”? Give some examples of violently repenting and violently having faith.

  3. How does God’s Word “discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart”?

  4. How do you convince someone in sin that their heart is deceiving them regarding that sin?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Finding Joy in Work

Introduction:

We Have Joy in Work Because...
(Ecclesiastes 3:9-15)

  1. It is a Gift from God. (Eccl 3:13b)
  2. We are Made for working. (Eccl 3:10-11a)
  3. It leads us to the "Big Picture".
    (Eccl 3:11b,14-15)
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3 Ways Eternity Changes Our Work:

  1. It changes our Mindsets of why we work.
  2. It keeps work in its Proper Perspective .
  3. It helps us to Reevaluate our work.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

  1. What is one thing that God revealed to you personally during the sermon?

  2. How does God’s view of work allow you to be joyful in your toil?

  3. Why do we not have total satisfaction in our earthy work? What about people who are seemingly closest to God’s work (pastors, missionaries, evangelists, etc.)?

  4. Why should eternity have such a strong influence over our work?

  5. What changes can you make, in your mindset or circumstances, to bring joy in all your work?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

The Power of God@Work!

Review:


Is My Ministry About Me or About Jesus?

  1. Do I make People the priority? (Acts 9:32)

    2. Review: John 21


  2. Do I want people to See Jesus' greatness... or Think I am great? (Acts 9:33-35)


  3. Do I manage Interruptions and Overtime well? (Acts 9:36-42)

    4. Review: Mark 5:40


  4. Is Prayer my "go-to"? (Acts 9:40)


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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 9:32-43

  1. What do Aeneas, Tabitha, and Simon have in common? What does this say about our approach to ministry?

  2. Many Jews hated tanners because they worked with dead animals. Do you have any prejudices? How can you overcome them?

  3. *How did you do on the questions evaluating your ministry? In what areas do you struggle?

    1. Do I Make People the Priority? (Acts 9:32)
    2. Do I Want People to See Jesus’ Greatness... or Think I Am Great? (Acts 9:33-35)
    3. Do I Manage Interruptions and Overtime Well? (Acts 9:36-42)
    4. Is Prayer My “Go-To”? (Acts 9:40)

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

A Disciple Works for Christ

4 things servants of Christ are convinced of:

  1. I am a Servant (Luke 17:7)

    2. Numbers 12:7 - Not so with my servant Moses.
    Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus,
    James 1:1 - James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
    2 Peter 1:1 - Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ
    1 Peter 2:16 - Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a coverup for evil, but living as servants of God.
    Jude 1 - Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ

    1. Hard work

    2. Repetitive work

    3. Unglamorous work

    4. Endless work

  2. My service is my Priority(Luke 17:8)

  3. My service is Expected(Luke 17:9-10)

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 17:7-10

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

So you want to be in ministry?

4 Myths about Ministry:

  1. YOU ONLY WORK SUNDAY.

  2. You get nothing but support from everybody you minister to.

  3. You earn the total of all the offering money.

  4. You have it all figured out.

Here is what you can (and can't) expect in Ministry...

  1. I can't expect it to be EASY. (Col 1:24)

  2. I can't do it if I am not CALLED. (Col 1:25)

  3. I can't neglect the MAIN THING. (Col 1:25-28)

  4. I can't do it in my own STRENGTH. (Col 1:29)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 1:24-29

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.