Week 2: Activate
GOAL OF SMALL GROUP
To help students understand that doubts have the opportunity to grow their faith when they address them instead of hiding them.
Create meaningful conversation. Adjust questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.
FROM THE TENSION
FROM THE TRUTH:
FROM THE APPLICATION:
NEXT STEP
Leaders, let your group know that if any of them are experiencing doubts and want to talk with someone, you’d be happy to talk with them or connect them with someone else. Assure them that you’ll show them acceptance, not judgment, no matter what they’re feeling.
To help students understand that doubts have the opportunity to grow their faith when they address them instead of hiding them.
Create meaningful conversation. Adjust questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.
FROM THE TENSION
- Why do you think most people tend to keep their doubts about God to themselves?
- In what ways can doubt make our faith feel deactivated?
FROM THE TRUTH:
- When Peter was sinking, he called out to Jesus. Have you ever talked to God about your doubts? Why or why not?
- Jesus caught Peter when he started sinking. What does that tell you about the way Jesus handles our doubts?
- Jesus is okay with our doubts. Do you agree with that statement? Why or why not?
FROM THE APPLICATION:
- In what ways do you think a person can grow and learn through their doubts?
- What are some things you KNOW to be true about God? Why is it important to recall those things when you experience doubt?
NEXT STEP
Leaders, let your group know that if any of them are experiencing doubts and want to talk with someone, you’d be happy to talk with them or connect them with someone else. Assure them that you’ll show them acceptance, not judgment, no matter what they’re feeling.
