Small Group Questions - 4/26/26

Published November 21, 2024

The Afterlife, part 3 - 04/26/2026

Lean In:

  • Have you ever joked about something that was actually more serious than you realized?

Look Out:

  • Where do you see culture making light of serious spiritual realities like Hell, and how does that shape people’s beliefs?

Look Down: READ Mark 9:43-48

  • What stands out in these verses and/or the weekend message? Questions? Reactions?

Look In: 3 Realities Jesus taught about Hell:

1. Hell is ACTUAL

  • Why does culture treat Hell as a joke or metaphor rather than an actual place?

  • READ 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10: What stands out in these verses?

  • What stands out to you about how directly Jesus speaks about Hell?

  • How does believing Hell is real change the way you think about eternity?

2. Hell is AWFUL

  • READ Matthew 8:11-12, 10:28, 13:42 & Luke 16:25: What stands out about the descriptions of Hell in these verses?

    • Which of these or other biblical descriptions of Hell impacts you the most, and why?

  • Why do you think Jesus used such intense imagery when describing Hell?

  • Even if some descriptions are symbolic, what do symbolic images communicate about the seriousness of Hell?

3. Hell is AVOIDABLE

  • According to Jesus, what determines whether someone avoids Hell?

  • READ Matthew 7:13-14: What stands out in these verses?

  • Why do people often assume Heaven is the default destination?

  • What does it truly mean to “believe” in Jesus beyond just knowing facts? 

Look Ahead:

  • What is one step you need to take to strengthen your relationship with Jesus this week?

  • Who is one person you will intentionally pray for and look for an opportunity to share your faith with? 

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