Running From God

1. Why did Jonah choose to run from God instead of obeying Him?

2. Have you ever felt God calling you to something that you didn't want to do? Share this with your group!

3. Why do you think Jonah tells the sailors to thrown him overboard rather than repent and ask for God's forgiveness?

4. Tell about a situation in your life when God gave you a 2nd chance after you disobeyed Him.

Ask Your Kids

(MATTHEW 5:9)

1. Where do we need more peace in our home or family?

2. How can we be peacemakers when someone is being unkind?

3. Who is someone we can pray for this week who needs peace?

Can Do Mentality

1.  In what ways do you struggle to lead like Christ in your family, workplace, or ministry?  In what ways do you excel?  

2.  How has your faith shaped your understanding of leadership and influence?

3.  How would a church change if all its leaders truly practiced servant leadership?

4.  How can churches equip and disciple future leaders to follow Christ’s servant-leader model?

Ask Your Kids

1. How is joy different from happiness?

2. John 15:11 says, I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will ________? (OVERFLOW) What happens when our joy overflows?

3. What do God’s promises give us that makes it so that we can have joy? (HOPE)

Choosing Your Tribe

1. What stands out to you about Jephthah's background?

2. Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you from being used by God? How does this story challenge you?

3. How can we learn to trust God more without trying to bargain with Him?

4. Paul calls us to be "ambassadors for Christ." What does that look like in your workplace, school, or community?

Ask Your Kids

1. What are the fruits of the spirit ? (Galatians 5:22-23)

2. What was this week’s big idea? (God loves me & I love others)

3. What is love?

Take The Step

1. Reflecting on Hebrews 11:1, what does it mean to have faith when you can’t see the outcome? How does this challenge or encourage you in your current situation?

2. In Matthew 14:22-33, Peter stepped out of the boat despite his fear. What “boat” might God be calling you to step out of? What fears are holding you back?

3. The Samaritan leper in Luke 17 had to take a step of obedience before seeing his healing. Why do you think God sometimes asks us to move in faith before the miracle happens?

4. What are some practical steps of faith that God might be prompting you to take in your personal life, family, or ministry?

5. Think about a time when you were hesitant to take a step of faith. What helped you overcome your hesitation or what kept you from moving forward?

6. Why do you think it’s easier to focus on the storm rather than God’s promise when faced with challenges? How can we train ourselves to keep our eyes on Jesus?

7. How can our Table Group support and pray for you as you take steps of faith in the areas God is calling you to move?