Sunday 15 August
Defying Distraction
James Rees-Thomas
James walked us through Nehemiah chapter 6. Nehemiah is clear on his mission and what God called him to do. He does not compromise and is not intimidated and is not distracted from his task to rebuild the walls. James encourages us to think about the question: what are you living for?
Life Group questions
Defying Distraction
Defying Distraction
Read: Nehemiah 6:1-13
Compromise and Clarity
Who do you think God has put in your life for you to minister to?
What sorts of things distract you from meaningful connection with people?
What is one thing you could do right away to remove or minimise a distraction in your life?
Where do you think God works best through you?
Intimidation and Identity
Are there any times where you can recall feeling too intimidated to share your faith?
What do you think lies behind people’s reluctance to talk about their faith with friends or family members?
What important moments in your life act as anchors for your identity?
What aspects of your faith are most precious to you? How would you describe these to a non-Christian if asked?
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