Faith Lutheran Church
GO DEEPER Study and Reflection Questions 7/10
We were not created to be independent, and as a result community affects us in more ways than we care to admit. Community affects what we believe and do, and it even affects what we think of those inside and outside of the community. So what does it mean to be part the church community? It means we recognize that we are interdependent with others in the church, and we recognize that we are completely dependent on God.
Locations & Times
Faith Lutheran - Oakville & Columbia
6101 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
Open It (for groups)
What sort of qualities do you look for in a community?
What sort of qualities do you look for in a community?
July 10 Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Since God designed you as social being, how do you value companionship or friendship? How are you encouraging others to mercy, love, and good works?
Since God designed you as social being, how do you value companionship or friendship? How are you encouraging others to mercy, love, and good works?
July 11 Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
How strongly do you believe that God places people in positions of authority as His servants and as servants of His people? How can godly servants enhance a community?
How strongly do you believe that God places people in positions of authority as His servants and as servants of His people? How can godly servants enhance a community?
July 12 John 1:1-18
What does it matter that Jesus graciously brings deliverance from spiritual darkness and authorizes believers to be in community as God’s children? What does this mean for your identity?
What does it matter that Jesus graciously brings deliverance from spiritual darkness and authorizes believers to be in community as God’s children? What does this mean for your identity?
July 13 John 15:12-15
When do you struggle with loving others the way Jesus has loved you? What kind of friend are you to Jesus?
When do you struggle with loving others the way Jesus has loved you? What kind of friend are you to Jesus?
July 14 Romans 12:2
How does the Gospel make you different from unbelieving people? What are the patterns of world community that tempt you to conform?
How does the Gospel make you different from unbelieving people? What are the patterns of world community that tempt you to conform?
July 15 1 Timothy 2:4
How does this verse impact how you see your community? What can we do as a body of Christ to help all people experience God’s love?
How does this verse impact how you see your community? What can we do as a body of Christ to help all people experience God’s love?
July 16 Ephesians 5:6-11
How can partnering in sinful deeds contradict your fellowship in Christ? How are you relying on Christ’s Word and Spirit to lead you in being light in your community?
How can partnering in sinful deeds contradict your fellowship in Christ? How are you relying on Christ’s Word and Spirit to lead you in being light in your community?
Live It
Deep within everyone there is a desire to have friendships and be in community; it’s in our DNA. Yet we live in a culture that is increasingly becoming more individualistic and isolated. More people than ever before say they feel alone. This week’s readings will help you identify the basics and benefits of real community and your role in it.
Deep within everyone there is a desire to have friendships and be in community; it’s in our DNA. Yet we live in a culture that is increasingly becoming more individualistic and isolated. More people than ever before say they feel alone. This week’s readings will help you identify the basics and benefits of real community and your role in it.