Wk 1 // April 11 & 12
WK 1 // WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN REALLY
April 11 & 12, 2026
Small Group Discussion Guide
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
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INTRODUCTION
These questions get us thinking about trust, learning, and dependence; because following Jesus and understanding His Word touches all three in a real and personal way.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ HEBREWS 4:12.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 TIMOTHY 3:16–17.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ MATTHEW 5:3.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ LUKE 18:13–14.
These passages show us that God’s Word is alive and transformative, but it’s received best through humility. When we recognize our need for God, we position ourselves to truly hear Him, grow, and be changed.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Thank God for giving us His Word and for the way it speaks into our lives. Ask Him to give each person a deeper hunger for Scripture and a heart that is humble and dependent on Him.
April 11 & 12, 2026
Small Group Discussion Guide
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 something you’ve bought or started using that ended up being way more helpful or important than you expected?
- When you’re trying to learn something new, do you prefer figuring it out yourself or having someone teach you? Why?
- Be honest… What's one area of life where you tend to rely on yourself instead of asking for help?
These questions get us thinking about trust, learning, and dependence; because following Jesus and understanding His Word touches all three in a real and personal way.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ HEBREWS 4:12.
- What stands out to you about the description of God’s Word being “living and active”?
- How is this different from viewing the Bible as just an ordinary book?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 TIMOTHY 3:16–17.
- According to this passage, what are the purposes of Scripture in our lives?
- Which of those purposes do you most need right now?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ MATTHEW 5:3.
- What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”?
- Why is humility so foundational to following Jesus?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ LUKE 18:13–14.
- What differences do you see between the Pharisee and the tax collector?
- Why does Jesus say the humble man went home justified?
These passages show us that God’s Word is alive and transformative, but it’s received best through humility. When we recognize our need for God, we position ourselves to truly hear Him, grow, and be changed.
APPLICATION
- What is one practical step you can take this week to engage more intentionally with the Bible (reading, using a study Bible, etc.)?
- Where in your life do you need to stop “trying harder” and instead depend more fully on God?
- What would it look like this week to live with a “poor in spirit” mindset in a real, everyday situation?
PRAYER
Thank God for giving us His Word and for the way it speaks into our lives. Ask Him to give each person a deeper hunger for Scripture and a heart that is humble and dependent on Him.