September 17 Questions

Discussion Questions

 

 

1. One of my goals in following up the teaching is how can we as a home group grow in the area of prophecy and prophetic gifting* especially in our times together.   With that in mind:
   
   
   
   1. What questions do you have about prophesy?  How would you define it?
   
   
   2. What things keep you from participating more in this activity of the Spirit?  Is it 1) The actual receiving of something from God to share with others? 2) The discerning of whether it’s for you personally or something you should share with others? or  3) Is it the actual doing of it – stepping out in faith after you’ve receive something from the Lord? 
   
   
   
   

c.       What things can help us overcome our weaknesses (sins?) in b above.

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   1. What questions do you have concerning the differences between prophecy and tongues and their different roles in the church’s and the believer’s life?
   
   
   
   


2. Phil ended the meeting with encouragements concerning preparing ourselves for Sam Storm’s teachings and ministry.  He mentioned to:
   
   
   
   1. Be sure our thinking and beliefs in regards to the Holy Spirit are in line with what Scripture teaches.  Are there any areas of your belief where you are uncertain to what God’s word teaches?  What passages come to mind when you think of the Holy Spirit?
   
   
   2. Be in faith for growing as a person of the Spirit.  This would be in general but also specifically that God would use this week’s conference to help us as a church and as individuals to increase in the Spirit’s power and gifting.
   
   
   3. Similar to 2b – be confident (expectant) in God’s promises concerning the giving of the Spirit.  Which ones come to your mind?
   
   
   4. Be asking God to fill you and use you and help you grow in this area.
   
   
   5. Spend time with the Lord concerning the above.
   
   
   
   

               Let’s talk about these encouragements and then spend time praying and ministering to each   other in anticipation of this week’s time with Sam.

 

*What I mean by prophetic gifting in our meetings goes beyond just giving a prophecy.  It would include Spirit led prayer, praise and Scripture reading and in general being led and directed by the Spirit.