Small Group Questions - 07/13/25

Look In:

• When have you been tricked by a street performer, magician or sales pitch? 
  
• Share some of the tactics they used to trick/deceive you? 
  

Look Out:

• What are the most common views of Jesus from world religions and current American culture that you see influencing people’s life the most? 
  

Look Down: READ Colossians 2

• What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message? 
  
• What encourages, confuses, or convicts you?
  

Look In:
1. Is my FAITH based on TRADITION?

• What are some traditions you have in your family ? 
  
• What are some traditions that the Christian church practices?
  
• What is the difference between legalism and grace? 
  
• What are the dangers of a faith dependent upon traditions & legalism? 
  

2. Is my FAITH based on SUPERSTITION?

• What are some common superstitions that people live by? 
  
• What are some examples of how superstition guides some people’s faith? 
  
• Why are these examples dangerous?
  
• Why do Christians need to be careful when they say they “heard from God”? 
  
• How do you “test” a “Word from God” that someone may have for you? 
  

3. Is my FAITH based on INTUITION?

• In what ways is trusting your “feelings” or “Gut” about God dangerous?
  
• Have you ever been in a season where you didn’t “feel” or “sense God’s activity?
  
• How did you work through that season? 
  
• Share some Bible verses about God’s presence in a believer’s life? 
  

4. Is my FAITH based on CONVICTION?

• How does your faith affect your actions or convictions? 
  
• In what ways are you a different person BECAUSE of your faith in Christ? 
  
• What is dangerous about external transformation but not the internal?
  
• Are there any areas of your life you feel like God wants to transform? 

Look Ahead:
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