Sermon-based small groups

When Monday comes, often the lessons of Sunday morning have slipped away. If you're looking to really hear and understand what God is saying to you, a great place to start is a sermon-based small group. Below are some questions to kick-start your group discussion.

Romans 5:1-11 (OCT. 04)

What makes us human? What do we mean when we say someone/thing is "inhumane"?
In your experience, what is the biggest factor in moving relationships from conflict to peace?
What's your default response to difficult situations? Does it change if it's a minor inconvenience vs a major crisis?
In your mind what does it mean to be "full" or to live a fulfilled life? What are some other standards of fulfillment that humans have come up with?
What are some ways that you need to be "made new"?

Last Week's Questions

We know that we're not right with God because we're good people, but why do you think we so easily idolize our own goodness?
Since we know from experience that obeying God's law perfectly is impossible, wouldn't it make sense for the requirements of God's law to be relaxed to give us a chance? (Rom. 4:13-15)
A broken relationship can only be restored by the person who was wronged (through forgiveness). What is difficult about being on the receiving end?
If you want stronger faith, how do you go about getting it? What has worked to strengthen your faith? (See Rom. 4:18-21 for how Abraham did)