Perseverance: Discussion Guide

Reading 1: Some Don’t Make It (Luke 8:4-15)

1. Any reflections or questions on Reading 1?  What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

2. Why do people fall away from Jesus? What may be the greatest danger for you?

Reading 2: God and Seasons in Life (Psalm 23)

3. Any reflections or questions on Reading 2? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

4. What season are you in at the moment? How is God working in you and for you in this season?

Reading 3: I'm Overwhelmed (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)

5. Any reflections or questions on Reading 3? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant? 

6. Why does God allow us to suffer? What can we do when we go through very difficult times? 

Reading 4: Toughing It Out (2 Timothy 2:1-7)

7. Any reflections or questions on Reading 4? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

8. Discuss the pictures of Christian life (soldier, athlete, farmer). What do they have in common? Which is most helpful for you?

Reading 5: It's Worth It (Revelation 21:1-7)

9. Any reflections or questions on Reading 5? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

10. How will your future life be different? What are you looking forward to most in the new heaven/earth? 

11. What will “finishing well” look like for you? Are you confident of persevering in following Jesus?

12. How are you going spiritually and personally? What other things would you like to talk about?