Life Group Questions
Fellowship
Shel Silverstein: “How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a loaf of bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good in a day? Depends how good you live ’em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give ’em.”
- Is the idea of “fellowship” important to you personally? Why or why not?
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- Patrick talked about how possessing authentic love for others is a vital component of fellowship. What is the one main thing that holds you back from fully, truly “loving” people – as God commands us to do (Matthew 22:39)? _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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- Many of us (hopefully, all of us!) are eager to have close, enriching, and fulfilling relationships with our brothers & sisters in Christ. But we tend to be either A) unwilling, or B) unaware of what it takes to achieve those relationships. Which would most accurately describe you, and why?
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- Is it hard for you to be vulnerable & open with others? Why or why not?
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- Pastor Matt made the statement, “Ensure you draw your water from the right well.” What does this statement mean to you?
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