CG Questions

Key Takeaways:

1. The central message is to hold tightly to Jesus until the end to receive eternal life.

2. We are on a difficult road, but there is future treasure awaiting us - Jesus Himself.

3. We need to cultivate healthy habits and avoid unhealthy pitfalls to stay faithful.

4. Our view of God should be big - He is the God of life, sovereign, transcendent, and generous.

Discussion Questions:

1. The sermon emphasizes "holding on tightly to Jesus." What does this mean to you practically in your daily life?

2. Pastor Aaron mentioned several healthy habits to pursue (e.g., godly character, fighting the good fight of faith, public confession). Which of these do you find most challenging and why?

3. How can we guard against discontentment in a world that constantly promotes it through advertising and social media?

4. The sermon warns against putting trust in earthly rulers or possessions. How can we maintain a proper perspective on these things while still being engaged citizens and good stewards?

5. Pastor Aaron described God as the giver of life, sovereign, transcendent, and generous. How does this big view of God impact your faith and daily walk?

6. What does it mean to you to "take hold of that which is truly life" (1 Timothy 6:19)?

Practical Applications:

1. Generosity Challenge: This week, look for opportunities to be generous in unexpected ways. Share your experiences with the group next time.

2. Speech Awareness: Pay attention to your speech this week. Try to minimize "irreverent babble" and instead use your words to encourage others and speak truth.

3. Gratitude Exercise: Each day this week, identify something God has "richly provided for you to enjoy" and thank Him specifically for it.

4. Public Confession: If you haven't already, consider ways you can make your faith more public. This could be through baptism, sharing your testimony, or simply being more open about your faith in conversations.

5. Contentment Reflection: Identify areas where you struggle with discontentment. Pray specifically about these areas, asking God to help you find contentment in Him.

6. Scripture Meditation: Spend time meditating on 1 Timothy 6:11-21 this week. Write down any insights or applications you discover.

Closing Prayer:

Close your group time by praying for each other to hold fast to Jesus, to grow in the healthy habits mentioned, and to avoid the pitfalls discussed. Ask God to deepen your understanding of His character and to help each group member persevere in faith until the end.