Community Group Questions — 2 Timothy 4:1–5

Icebreaker Question

Do you remember an early time you had to speak in public before a group, and how did it go?

Sunday Morning Scripture Reference

2 Timothy 4:1–5

Discussion Questions

1. Pastor Freddy began his sermon with a story about John Piper and his struggle with speaking and mentioned a moment Piper became enthralled by God. As you listened to the story and this week’s scripture, when is the last time you were enthralled by God?
2. The necessity of preaching was highlighted in the early sermon. Why is preaching necessary according to our Sunday scriptures?
3. The church is created through preaching. Why is this so important to remember, and how are we to respond to that knowledge?
4. The importance of proclaiming the gospel to those who don’t know Him was emphasized, and the responsibility of us all as preachers in everyday life interactions. What is one everyday interaction where you know you could be doing a better job of being an everyday life preacher?
5. How has our church matured and strengthened due to preaching? How can you contribute to this effort?
6. Is there anything within you that is pressing against the need to preach God’s word? Have you spent time exploring Pastor Freddy’s mandate that you locate that resistance and address it?
7. The command includes the following aspects of preaching: reproof, rebuke, exhortation, patience, and teaching. Which one do you know others would say is your greatest challenge, and which one do you struggle with internally? Are they the same, or do they look different?
8. It is critically important to avoid deceiving oneself through preaching passionately about certain topics or beliefs. How do we insulate ourselves from this shortcoming? What does scripture say we should do in this instance?
9. Among our final charges from scripture was to fulfill your ministry. What is your ministry, and how are you fulfilling it today?
10. The sermon closed with a story of a doctor slated to one day be the physician to the king but who turned to say yes to a call to ministry. The question is not “Is God calling you to ministry?” but “In what way is He calling you to ministry, and how are you going to choose to say YES?”

Prayer Prompt

Father, help us remember to pray not just for our own preacher, but for opportunities to be everyday preachers of the good news of Jesus. Help us see opportunities to share your love, and invite others into the family of Christ through proclaiming your word.