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Talk It Over Questions

Questions to ask around the table to help you discuss the Sunday Message

Talk It Over Questions

Talk It Over 3/24/24

If Shepherds Can Do It, So Can You


1. What was your high (best moment) and your low (worst moment) this week?


2. What is your biggest takeaway from this weeks message?


3. Who did the angels first announce the birth of Christ to and how is this an example of God’s grace? Be honest, how would you respond if you were at working, minding

your business, doing what you are supposed to be doing and an angel showed up and said “Don’t be afraid, but I have some news for you?


4. The shepherds had to arrange for care of their flocks and travel a distance to see Jesus, but they did not delay to obey. Is there anything God is calling you to do that you are delaying rather than obeying? What keeps us from embracing the message of Jesus (obeying) with the same abandonment as the shepherds?


5. Read Luke 2:9-20 then discuss this question: Have you ever had an undeniable encounter with God? If so, describe the experience. What made it so evident God was present? How did you respond to Him?


Declaration:

As a Disciple of Jesus I promise to always listen and obey Jesus right away, trusting Him to always lead and guide me in the right direction.


Ask Your Kids


1. Have you ever thought you heard God tell you to do something? If so, how did you respond?


2. We learned this week that Jesus is often referred to as the "Good Shepherd". We also learned what a shepherd does. How does Jesus shepherd us?


3. What is something that stood out to you about this weeks scriptures?

Talk It Over 3/10/24

Luke 1


1. In what ways does the opening chapter of Luke set the stage for the rest of the Gospel narrative? Talk about your biggest "takeaway" from Luke 1.


2. Discuss the naming of John and how it reflects obedience and submission to God's will? Share with your group a time when you had to be obedient to God despite your unbelief.


3. How can the faith journeys of Zechariah, Elizabeth & Mary encourage our own faith journeys in the face of doubt and uncertainty? 


4. How does the joy expressed by Elizabeth, Mary, and Zechariah impact our understanding of the joy of salvation?



Declaration: As a disciple of Jesus, may I daily proclaim the blessings of the Lord. I declare that I will serve the Lord without fear, living a holy and righteous life. I declare my life will be a testimony of His redeeming power unto salvation, showing to others the mercy of God by my lifestyle and actions. I pray that as I walk in His light, and in the peace that only Jesus can bring, that others will come out of darkness into His marvelous light!


Ask Your Kids


1. What did Zechariah do to be able to speak again?


2. What spiritual gifts did Zechariah receive after he said what his sons name would be? (He was filled with the Holy Spirit and then became a prophesy) What is a prophesy? What was prophesied over John?


3. What stood out form this weeks lesson?

Talk It Over 3/3/24

Mary's Song of Praise


1. Read Luke 1:39-45, Discuss Elizabeth’s words to Mary. What stands out to you? Do you notice that Elizabeth says “blessed” three different times? Talk about each of these

blessings. Why does she say Mary is blessed in vs 45? Talk about this in depth.


2. Read Luke 1:46-56, What part of Mary’s poem of praise stands out to you? Are there specific attributes of God that stand out for you in these verses? Why do they stand

out?


3. Read Luke 1:46-47, What does it mean that Mary’s “soul magnifies (praises/lifts up) the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”? At this moment, does your heart align

with Mary’s heart in declaring, “My soul praises (magnifies, lifts up) the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”? Why/ why not?


4. Read Luke 1:50-53, Who will and will not receive God’s mercy according to these verses? How can I be an extension of God’s mercy to the marginalized in my community? In what ways could I cultivate more availability or willingness to be used by God to help others?


Declaration: As a disciple of Jesus, I declare that God is holy and my source of strength. I believe that His mercy is to all generations who fear Him. I expect to see His miracle working power in my life. I will stand firm and know that God always works everything for the good of those who believe in Him.


Ask Your Kids


1. How does Elizabeth respond to finding out about Mary being pregnant?


2. Who are you usually in life: Mary or Elizabeth in this story? Are you quick to give praise about others or are you like Mary and quick to give the praise to God when people compliment you?


3. What was something that stood out about this weeks lesson?

Talk It Over 2/25/24

My Answer Is Yes


1.What was your biggest takeaway from this weeks message? What is one specific thing that God is speaking to you through this study? 


2.What are some characteristics of Mary that stand out to you and why? Why do you think God chose her? Put yourself in her shoes, what were some possible issues that might come up in Mary’s life when she submits to God’s plan? 


3.The angel Gabriel was sent to let Mary know that she found favor with God and would give birth to Jesus. After a question or two, she replied, “I am the Lord’s servant, let it all be as you say.” For Mary to say “I am Your servant” is a great sign of surrender. For Mary to have such a great surrender, it meant she would need to trust God with her entire life. Thinking about surrender: where, how, or what do you want/need to surrender to God in this season of your life? What is holding you back from such surrender? Why is it so hard to surrender ALL of our lives to God?


4. Read Isaiah 9:6-7 & then read Luke 1:21-33. Isaiah prophecies who Jesus will be and the angel gives a four-fold prophetic message about Jesus. When you read these verses, what part about the prophecy are you most looking for in Jesus? 


Declaration: As a disciple of Jesus, I will trust and believe what the Lord says. I will obey His Word, and I believe that God my Savior was born of a virgin. He is mighty, holy, and merciful to all generations. I will walk in His promises and seek wise counsel.


Ask Your Kids


1. Have you ever been asked to do something unexpected or confusing? What did you do?


2. Where is an area that you have heard God ask you to do something? Was it hard and how did you do it?


3. What was something that stood out to you about todays lesson?

Talk It Over 2/18/24

The Greatest Story Never Told


1. One of the questions Luke 1:5-25 seems to be asking is this: What’s bigger, our problems or God’s promises? Why do you think we focus more on the problems than the promises? Why do you suppose Zechariah had such trouble believing Gabriel? Compare the responses of Zechariah and Elizabeth. What do you notice? How can we be like Elizabeth in our response to God’s promises and fulfillment?


2. Why do you think God “punishes” Zechariah (if that’s what you call it)? How would you categorize it - as punishment, discipline, rebuke, chastisement, or something else? Why is unbelief so offensive to God? How does unbelief hurt our life (witness) as disciples of Jesus?


3. With today’s story in mind, Luke 18:27 tells us “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” In what area of your life do you need God to enter and make the impossible possible? What is something that you’ve been waiting on, hoping for?


4. Who is John the Baptist preparing a way for? Why is John’s ministry of repentance appropriate for preparing the way of the One to come?


Declaration:

As a disciple of Jesus, I will PURSUE purity and honor before God. I won’t lose heart, but I will trust HIS perfect timing to answer my prayers. I will not forget HIS blessings and benefits and will always thank Him for HIS kindness and grace.


Ask Your Kids


1. Who are some of the REAL people that Luke mentions in Luke 1:5-7?


2. Luke 1:17- It says that John the Baptist will make ready a people prepared for the Lord. God wants people to GET READY for what He will do! How do we "Get Ready" ?


3. What was something that stood out to you in this weeks lesson?

Talk It Over 2/11/24

Getting To Know The Gospel Of Luke


1. What was your biggest takeaway from this weeks message?


2. Luke’s Gospel is a detailed account (retelling) of the life of Jesus. Can you write out & talk about (in detail) the things you know about Jesus, and when and how you came to know Him? In your Table Group this week, talk through these questions. Then in your personal time write out answers (in detail) to these questions.

a. When did you 1st start serving the Lord?

b. Where are you spiritually right now?

c. What are some of the most important things you have learned in your walk with the Lord?

d. How has your relationship with the Lord affected your feelings, attitudes, actions and relationships?

e. In your journey with the Lord, have you ever wanted Jesus to be more real to you than He is right now? Have you ever wanted to just give your life to Him and let Him be the center (Lord) of your life? Talk about this and why do we struggle to make Jesus Lord of our lives?


3. How do you personally plan to approach this study of the Gospel of Luke? What question about the life of Christ would you like answered by a study of this Gospel? What difference would you like there to be in your relationship with Christ as a result of reading Luke?


Declaration:

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I know that You have given me EVERYTHING I need for living a Godly life. And as I seek You, through Your Word, I will have the rich experience of KNOWING You with real certainty and clear understanding.


Ask Your Kids


1. Luke was a REAL person (a doctor) * who wrote down VERY CAREFULLY (v. 3) the details of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection! What was Luke’s job with us?


2. What does it mean to be CERTAIN about something? How can we be CERTAIN about our relationship with Jesus?


3. What was something that stood out to you in this weeks lesson?

Talk It Over 2/4/24

What “new thing” does God want to do in you?


Today’s questions are a little more personal in nature. We ask you to be open and honest with yourself, your family and your Table Group as you discuss them. 


 1. What is your biggest takeaway from this weeks message?


 2. What is God wanting to do “new” in you, your family, your spiritual walk this year?


 3. Why do you think God wants to do this “new thing” in you? Why do you think we struggle to step into these “new” things?


 4. What do YOU need to do NOW to make room for the NEW?


 5. Have you taken time to write out your own personal declaration for 2024? If you have, will you share it with the group? Then pray as a group over each persons declaration. Throughout the year, come back to these declarations and ask how things are going? 


Declaration:

As a Disciple of Jesus, I declare you are a God who is doing something New, and Your plans are ALWAYS good. I believe that even NOW you are working in ways (that are beyond my comprehension) that I don't yet see. I thank you Jesus that You are restoring me and streams of refreshing ARE flowing over me in every area of my life.

Talk It Over 1/28/24

NEW-NOW


1. What was your biggest takeaway from this weeks message? 

 

2. Isaiah 43:18-21, Numbers 13:30 (from MSG) & Psalms 126:4 (TPT) are three of the key verses for Destiny Church this year. Read those out loud and talk about them? What comes to mind when you read these verses? What do you think God is saying to you, your family, and Destiny Church through these verses?


3. What area of your life do you feel "stuck" in? Have you ever heard the phrase, "In order to go where you've never been, you have to do something you've never done"? If you want to get unstuck this year, you are going to have to ALLOW God to lead you in places you have never been before. What are you going to do differently this year to get "unstuck"? 


4. What new thing is God wanting to do in your life this year? In your life? In your family? Spiritually? Physically? Why do you think God wants to do this?


Declaration:

As a Disciple of Jesus, I declare you are a God who is doing something New, and Your plans are ALWAYS good. I believe that even NOW you are working in ways that I don't yet see. I thank you Jesus that You are restoring me and streams of refreshing ARE flowing over me in every area of my life.