Connect Group Homework
For the Week of May 17, 2015
Climate Control
Getting Started
1. Welcome back to our first week of study. We have kicked off a new
series, Agents of Change, and we are excited about where it will
take our church. What was your favorite part of Sunday’s sermon?
What impacted you the most?
2. We learned on Sunday that our actions and our life-style should be
temperature setting. What do you believe it means to live a life
that sets the temperature of your surroundings?
3. The presence of God was represented by fire often times in
scripture. Being ‘lit’ by the presence of God would allow someone
to greatly impact his or her environment. How does a Christian go
about being consumed with the fire (presence) of God? How would
you explain this to someone wanting more of God’s presence in his
or her life?
5. In Romans 12 Paul urged the church to not follow the behavior and
customs of the world. Paul was referring to a lifestyle that was
contrary to the life that Jesus taught us to live. Why do you believe
Paul felt it necessary to caution the church that following the
behavior of the world was not a good idea?
6. Paul went on to explain that the church should be transformed by
changing the way that they think. This is a great place to start
making a change! Why does changing our thoughts lead to tangible
actions of change?
7. How would you describe the process a Christian must go through
to change the way that they think? If you had to give someone
advice on doing this, what would you tell them?
8. In Romans 1 we read that Paul declared that he was unashamed of
the gospel of Jesus Christ! Through a study of church history we
know that this meant Paul faced heavy persecution and
imprisonment. What do you think compelled Paul to have this “all
in” attitude?
Into the Word
4. Please read the following passages in preparation for your time
with your group.
9. As Agents of Change, how important is it for us to have this same
attitude and how do we develop this attitude?
a. Romans 12:1-2. Write down any insights, questions, or key
observations.
Digging Deeper
10. We are off to a great start in our series, but today’s challenge is to
ask ourselves if we share the “all in” attitude that Paul had. Are we
100% unashamed of our faith? Do we share our faith often? Are
we setting the temperature of our environment? If you know you
can do a better job in this area, let this prayer be one of
commitment to making a change for the better.
b. Romans 1:16-17. Write down any insights, questions, or
key observations.
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship  Made for More 2015  Agents of Change Part 1
www.gotolighthouse.org