Verified
Week 12

Kyle Goen [Riverdale Campus Pastor]

1 John 5:6-21

Scripture References & Sermon Points: 

• Scripture Reference – 1 John 5:13

• Sermon Point 1 – Know The Facts

• Scripture Reference – 1 John 5:6-12

• Sermon Point 2 – Know He Hears

• Scripture Reference – 1 John 5:14-19

• Sermon Point 3 – Know The Son

• Scripture Reference – 1 John 5:20-21

November 1, 2020 Sermon Discussion Questions

Get to know me:

Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.

1. What is the difference between knowing how to do something & actually doing it?

2. Share an example of a time where you had the knowledge to do something, but had to begin the task “in faith”, because you were attempting it for the first time.

Into the Bible: 

Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.

Read Romans 6: 20-23 

1. We all deal with sin, both before & after the moment we surrender to God. What is the “Fruit” of our lives before surrendering our life to God?

2. What is our “Fruit” after we accept God, & begin seeking His will before our own?

3. Paul was inspired here, to remind us that the “wages sin pays is Death”...what does that mean?  

Application:

Instructions: The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.

1. If you have Verified that you are a true Believer in Christ, what are some of the things that cause you to believe?

2. Many experience doubts as they journey through life; some before salvation and some after...What are some of the things that have caused you to doubt? How do we find resolution?

3. The Bible says that God hears all prayers. Does he answer all prayers? 

4. ****2-5 Min Private Meditation**** (group leaders should be ready to direct any in need regarding the following questions to resources or church leaders for help.)

What in your life are you making sacrifices for? Are those sacrifices being laid at the feet of God or some other idle?