Pointed Questions from the Message

Michael Strand started his message in Bosnian. How did not knowing what he was saying make you feel? 

• Did knowing that others didn’t understand him as well make you feel any better? Why or why not?
• How do you think you would respond to being called to minister in a country that you don't know the language or culture?

Read Matthew 20:25-28. What is Jesus calling us to be towards other people?

• Why do you think it is hard to go beyond yourself and put others first?
• Do you think that our actions towards other people could open a door to telling them about the gospel?
• While we are called to be a servant to others, we must be careful to not become a doormat. What do you think the difference is between being a servant to others and being a doormat?

Read Acts 17:22-34. Michael Strand talked about learning the people’s culture, context, and audience before you proclaim the gospel. How do you think Paul was able to use the cultural context that he was in in order to help better explain the gospel?

• Why do you think knowing the culture would help you to better evangelize?
• How would not knowing the culture hinder you from sharing the gospel?
• Knowing the culture doesn’t just mean within a different country, rather it can include your extended family and workplace. How do you think you could explain the gospel to someone within the culture of your family and/or workplace?

Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-14. What is the most important part of our faith?

• In the long run, do you think we should get bogged down in secular arguments such as politics?
• How could getting distracted by these things cause you to lose your opportunity to share the gospel?
• How do you think you could keep your focus on Christ and keep His resurrection the main thing?