yth leader resources
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Small Group Questions
SOUL
Week 1: Sabbath
● ICEBREAKER/ACTIVITY: Take the next three minutes, and try not to think. Focus on the word “breathe.” When you get sidetracked, just say “breathe” over and over again.
● When you hear the word “soul,” what thoughts or images come to mind?
● How does it feel to know you’re made in God’s image, with a soul?
● Someone give your definition of Sabbath. Why is Sabbath important for your soul?
● How have you experienced Sabbath (true rest) in your life?
● What are some things that you think will give your soul rest, but actually make you more tired and worn out?
● Read Psalm 62:1–2. What does it seem like David is feeling at the moment he’s writing this?
● We talked about two action steps today: connecting to God by (1) being in nature and (2) praying to Him. On a scale of 1 to 10, how are you already doing at those things? What could you do better?
● How can we pray for you this week?
Week 2: Ownership
● ICEBREAKER: What is the most valuable thing that you own (not the most expensive, but most valuable to you)?
● Do you tend to ignore your problems, or face them head on?
● What sorts of “attacks” are you experiencing on your soul right now?
● How are problems in your soul different from other sorts of problems?
● Today, we talked about how a healthy soul requires work. Let’s read Psalm 119:9–16 together. What verbs do you see in this passage? How can those actions help keep your soul healthy?
● Verse 11 gives us great insight into how to fight temptation in our lives. What does it mean to “hide God’s Word in your heart”?
● What are some practical ideas to hide God’s Word in your heart this week?
● How can we pray for you this week?
Week 3: Unity
● ICEBREAKER: Take a couple of minutes to name some famous duos (e.g., peanut butter and jelly, SpongeBob and Patrick, Rhett and Link, etc.).
● When we say the word unity, what comes to mind?
● When have you experienced unity with other people? What was that like?
● Have you ever had a friend point out your failures to you? What was that like?
● Read Galatians 6:1–2. What advice does Paul give about being more unified? How can you practically share another person’s burdens?
● Read Hebrews 10:24–25 together out loud. What would it look like for you to spur someone else on toward love and good deeds?
● How can you be a better friend this week?
● How can we pray for you this week?
Week 4: Limits
● ICEBREAKER: What is a silly rule you've heard of but don't follow? Or a silly rule you had when you were in elementary school? (For example, wait 30 minutes after eating before you can swim or no TV on school nights).
● Are you more of a rebel or a rule follower? Why do you think so many people struggle with following the rules?
● Why are limitations important for our lives?
● Have you ever experienced pain or suffering because you failed to restrain yourself?
● Read 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 5:21. If you’ve placed your faith in Jesus, that means He has taken your sin and given you His righteousness instead. It also means you’re a new creation. For those of you who call yourselves Christians, do you feel like a new creation? Why or why not?
● How can we pray for you this week?
