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GROUP QUESTIONS

WEEK 1 - A PEOPLE AWAKENED

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1. Wake-Up Call

Share: Can you think of a time when you realised you were “drifting” — practically or spiritually — and needed a wake-up call?

Discuss: What are some signs that someone might be spiritually asleep without noticing?
 

2. Light vs. Darkness

Read Ephesians 5:8–14. Paul says, “You were darkness… now you are light in the Lord.”

Discuss: How does understanding our new identity in Christ change the way we live?

Activity: In pairs, finish the sentence: “Because I am light in the Lord, I will…”
 

3. Living Wisely, Filled with the Spirit

Read Ephesians 5:15–20.

Discuss: What does it look like to live carefully and Spirit-filled in a culture that encourages distraction or numbing?

Activity: Pray together, asking God to “wake us up” and fill us afresh with his Spirit.

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WEEK 2 - A HEART FOR HIS PRESENCE

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  1. How has the mercy of God in Jesus personally shaped the way you live your daily life—your decisions, relationships, and use of time?

  2. What might need to be ‘set apart’ in your life right now so that your worship can become more ‘holy and pleasing’ to God?

  3. The psalmist says, “I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods.” What would it look like for your soul to be fully satisfied in God?

  4. What are the signs in a person’s life that they are cultivating a heart for God's presence rather than just going through the motions?​

WEEK 3 - A HEART FOR ENCOUNTER

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1. Prayer as Relationship, Not Ritual. In what ways do we sometimes treat prayer like a formula or performance? What might it look like to approach prayer as a relationship instead?

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2. Persistence and Trust. Jesus’ story of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5–13) highlights persistence in prayer — not to wear God down, but to express trust in him. Question: How does seeing persistence as “trusting God’s heart” (rather than trying to change his mind) reshape the way we pray?

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3. Continual Communion. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 calls us to “pray continually” — not with endless words, but by living with an awareness of God’s presence. Question: What practices or habits help you stay aware of God throughout your day? How could you take one step this week toward “praying continually”?

WEEK 4 - A HEART SET APART

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1. Formed vs. Deformed. Psalm 139 celebrates that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” yet Ephesians 4:18–19 shows how sin deforms us. Question: Where do you see signs of “deformation” (brokenness, distortion) in our culture — and how might recognising that goodness came first give us hope?

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2. Transformed Standing, Hearts, and Lives. Holiness begins with grace: Jesus gives us a new standing, new desires, and a new way of life (Romans 12:1–2; 1 Peter 1:15). Question: Which aspect of this transformation (standing, heart, or life) do you most need to grasp afresh in your walk with Jesus right now?

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3. A Contrast of Kingdoms. Living holy lives sets us apart, showing a contrast between the kingdoms of this world and the kingdom of Jesus. Question: Where might the Spirit be inviting you to resist the world’s patterns (lies, idols, excess) and step more fully into the kingdom’s life (truth, worship, freedom)?

WEEK 5 - A HEART FOR THE POOR

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1. Seeing vs. Missing

  • The story of the mum in the supermarket raises the question of spiritual blindness.

  • Question: Why do you think it’s so easy to leave church feeling “full” but remain disconnected from the needs right in front of us? What helps us notice what God notices?

2. Faith Expressed in Action

  • Isaiah 58 and James 2 both stress that true faith shows itself through justice and mercy.

  • Question: What are some practical ways our faith can move from words and worship to deeds that meet real needs in our community?

3. Revival Redefined

  • The session reframes revival as God’s light breaking into the world through his people’s compassion and justice.

  • Question: How does this picture of revival challenge or expand your understanding of what it means for God to “revive” his church?

WEEK 6 - A HEART FOR GOD'S WORD

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1. Picking Up the Sword

  • It can be easy to become apathetic, weak, or forget who we are.

  • Question: Where have you felt “spiritually asleep” recently, and what might it look like for you to “pick up the sword” of God’s Word again?

2. The Bible in Daily Life

  • Scripture is described as food, light, and a weapon in spiritual battle.

  • Question: What role does the Bible actually play in your daily life right now — and what one step could help you use it more as your source of strength and guidance?

3. Truth in a Confused World

  • We live in a culture where truth feels subjective and shifting.

  • Question: How can God’s Word shape the way you think, make decisions, and live differently in a world of confusion?

WEEK 7 - A HEART FOR COMMUNITY

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1. The Beauty and Challenge of Community

  • Community can be life-giving but also messy.

  • Question: When you think of “community,” what memories or experiences come to mind — good or difficult — and what do they teach you about God’s design for the church?

2. Love Made Visible

  • 1 John 4 says that when we love one another, God’s love is made complete in us.

  • Question: How have you personally experienced God’s love through the church, and how might you show that same love to others?

3. Commitment to One Another

  • Like the Lions rugby team, the church’s biggest obstacle is often itself.

  • Question: What barriers stop us from fully committing to one another in love — and what small steps could you take to strengthen our community here at Gateway?

WEEK 8 - A HEART FOR THE WORLD

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1. Seeing with Jesus’ Eyes

  • Jesus was “moved with compassion” for the crowds (Matthew 9:35-38).

  • Question: When you look at your community, neighbours, family, or workplace, how do you see people — as Jesus sees them? What feelings or burdens does that perspective stir in you?

2. Mission in Practice

  • Revival expresses itself through evangelism, justice, hospitality, and Spirit-empowered witness.

  • Question: Which of these four expressions of mission feels natural for you, and which challenges you the most? Why?

3. Personal Next Steps

  • God revives us to be His hands and feet in the world.

  • Question: What is one concrete way you could live out God’s heart for the world this week, starting in your “Jerusalem” — your immediate circle?

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