Pulling The Thread / session 2

Watch session 2 of #PullingTheThread at RightNow Media and reflect on these discussion questions for class.

Bible verses Jen uses...

Psalm 35:27, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Luke 9:23-24, Mark 2:22, 1 Peter 3:15

Think back to Jerri’s story of the tension she felt working with people different from her and consider the following “communities” in which you live.

Are there people in your communities that you recognize a need to reach out to, even if it makes you uncomfortable, in order to be obedient to God’s call?

List them below on the left. (Go ahead and write specific names if they come to mind.)

YOUR HOME

YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

YOUR WORKPLACE

YOUR TOWN OR CITY

OR EVEN BEYOND??

Now think back to John and Jessie’s story, and consider your communities again.

Are there people in your communities who you expect to misunderstand and possibly judge you if you are obedient to God’s call?

List them above on the right. (Again, specific names are good.)

What specific obstacles, conflicts or fears do you see standing in the way of your acting in these situations?

Circle three people that you want to pray about this week regarding actions God may be calling you to take toward them.