Wk 5 // October 4 & 5

Wk 5  //  GOD’S MASTERPIECE
October 4 & 5, 2025
Small Group Study


SERMON RECAP

Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.

TAP HERE TO VIEW THE SERMON NOTES.
 

• What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
• Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
• Was there anything that challenged you?

INTRODUCTION

• What’s the most influential leader you’ve ever personally known—not someone famous, but someone who impacted your life directly? What made them stand out?

Everyone has experienced leadership, good or bad. The Bible teaches that leadership is not just for pastors, politicians, or CEOs. It’s a calling for all of God’s people. Tonight, we’re going to explore what it means to be part of God’s “royal priesthood” and how each of us can live out leadership in our daily lives. Let’s start by looking at the foundation of this truth, how God describes His people.


UNDERSTANDING

HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 1 PETER 2:4–6 AND VERSE 9.
 

• What does it mean that we are “living stones” being built into a spiritual house?
• How does being called “a royal priesthood” change the way we think about everyday life?
• In the Old Testament, only priests could approach God’s presence. What does it mean for us today that all believers now have direct access to Him?
  
  

God doesn’t just save us. He sets us apart, and that comes with responsibility.


HAVE VOLUNTEERS READ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 AND MATTHEW 28:16-20

• What do these passages teach us about living not for ourselves, but for Christ?
• Why do you think the Great Commission and the Priesthood of All Believers go hand-in-hand?
• What sacrifices might leadership for Christ require in your life?
  
  

Leadership in God’s kingdom doesn’t look like leadership in the world. Let’s see what characteristics mark Christian leaders.


Using the sermon notes from this week’s bulletin, have different volunteers read Scriptures tied to each of the “Ten Characteristics of Christian Leaders”.

• Which of the 10 leadership traits most challenges you right now?
• Which trait do you feel God has already been strengthening in you?
• Why do you think God calls every believer, not just pastors, to develop these qualities?
  
  

Leadership always involves influence. Whether at home, at work, or in church, people are watching. The question is, “Are we leading them closer to Christ?”


APPLICATION

• Where in your life is God asking you to step up as a spiritual leader right now? (home, work, friendships, church, etc.)
• Which of the 10 traits do you want to commit to growing in this week?
• How can our group help each other walk out our calling as “a royal priesthood”?
  
  

PRAYER

Thank God for making us His chosen people and giving us direct access through Christ. Pray for strength to live as leaders in the places God has placed us. Ask the Holy Spirit to grow specific leadership traits in each member this week.