1. What's a milestone or achievement in your life that you'll never forget celebrating?
2. What's something you've done that felt scary beforehand, but you were glad you did afterward?
3. Who has had a significant influence on your faith journey?
1. What stood out to you most from the stories we heard this weekend?
2. What do these stories teach us about the different ways God works in people's lives? Which story did you relate to the most and why?
3. How did hearing so many different stories strengthen or challenge your understanding of God's grace?
4. Many people shared moments of fear, doubt, or hesitation before taking their next step with Jesus. Talk about a time when you experienced a similar moment in your own faith journey.
5. Read
Matthew 3:13-17 and discuss the following questions. What stands out to you about the Father's words over Jesus? What similarities do you see between Jesus' baptism and the stories we heard this weekend?
1. What is one next step Jesus may be inviting you to take right now?
2. If you've been baptized, how can you continue living out that public declaration of faith? If you haven't been baptized, what's your next step toward exploring that decision?
3. Who is one person you can intentionally encourage in their faith this week?
Take prayer requests and invite someone to pray over the group.