Are You Ready for Service This Weekend? 

When was the last time you shared your faith? What is the most challenging part of sharing your faith?

Ice Breaker, If Needed:

Have you been fasting during these 21 Days of Prayer? What are you fasting from? What has God been revealing to you through your time of fasting?

1. Read Matthew 5:13-16. What are the properties of salt? Why would Jesus describe HIs followers as “salt”? What are the properties of light? How is light diminished? What are we told to do with the light inside us? Can a reflection be created without light? Who do you reflect? 
2. Read 1 Peter 3:9 and John 3:17-18. What is the Lord’s desire for you? For the world? How do you know He is patient with you? If you believe others need Jesus as desperately as you, what prevents you from sharing the gospel? If you are bold in your faith and confidently able to share the gospel with others, share how the Lord helps you live out this command.
3. Read Psalm 37:23 and Proverbs 16:9. Where has God placed you? Why there? Why now? How does knowing God has established your steps lead to boldness? 
4. Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. How did Paul pivot in order to reach others for Christ? Did he change the message to fit what others want to hear, or did he change how he approached others with the good news? Who is in your sphere of influence? Are there changes you could make in how you interact with others in order to point them to Christ?
5. Read 2 Timothy 2:23-25 and 1 Peter 3:15-16. What is the most difficult part in living out these commands? Why do quarrels and stupid arguments undermine you as a servant of the Lord? What is the result of living a life of kindness, gentleness, readiness, respect, and goodness? Articulate the “reason for the hope that you have”. How can you prepare to give this answer?