Bible and a Brew

All welcome to join us for a pint and a lively discussion about this week's sermon. Remember, you can always find the sermon written in this week’s Ekklesia Newsletter
Growth Group Questions
based on the Sermon from Sunday, September 14, 2025
Getting to Know Me

1. The sermon highlighted how each of us has a story of how Jesus changed our lives. What’s one way you’ve seen God redirect your life or rescue you from a difficult path?
2. The pastor shared his own story of being found and guided by God at a young age. Who has been an important influence in your spiritual journey?
3. When you hear about violence or brokenness in the world, how do you typically respond—fear, anger, discouragement, or hope?
   Into the Bible
4. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul says, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.” How does Paul’s humility shape the way we view our own sin and God’s mercy?
5. Paul went from persecutor to evangelist. What does his transformation teach us about the power of the gospel to change lives, even the most unlikely ones?
6. Paul urged Timothy to persist in teaching truth, even in hard times. What encouragement do you draw from Paul’s example of perseverance in suffering?
   Application
7. The sermon stressed that the solution is not defeating “the other side” but defeating evil with the good news of Jesus. How can we live this out in conversations or conflicts today?
8. The pastor described small acts—like teaching students to pray for one another—as world-changing. What “small” acts of faithfulness might God be calling you to this week?
9. One challenge given was to reach out to young men in their 20s who may feel isolated. Who in your life might need encouragement, community, or an invitation to church?
10. Each of us is called to move from being “recipients of grace” to “proclaimers of grace.” What is one step you could take this week to share your faith in a practical way?