Hang Out Authentically

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Small Group Study Questions

Questions for the home group in response to Week 2 of SHIFT

1. What is your favorite form of ?hanging out??
2. How has your definition of ?hanging out? changed as you?ve gotten older?
3. How do you see the principle of ?hanging out? lived out in the life of Jesus?
4. Look at 1 Thessalonians 1:1 ? 2:12. How do you see the principle of ?hanging out? demonstrated by Paul?
5. In this series we are talking specifically about those of us who have experienced God?s life-changing love hanging out with those who do not yet know God?s love. In your life, what are the obstacles to more ?hanging out? with those who don?t know God?
6. Why should we spend time hanging out with those who do not know God?s love?
7. So far we have talked about total acceptance and hanging out as key parts of sharing God?s love with others. What are your thoughts? What is your feedback?
8. Which is harder for you:
• Finding the time to hang out with those who do not know God;
• Finding the motivation to hang out;
• Being real and authentic when I do hang out?
9. How can this group help you?