Author: Chris Baldelomar

Q. Why did the presenter use this title? Q. How are Peter and Judas different? Q. What do you think Judas’ motivation was? Why? Q. Was Peter a good example for us or a negative one? Q. In your own experience what might the “fire” represent? Q. How does this account explain the word “pharisaical”?…

Q. In your earlier school years, were you ever bothered by someone who was a strict rule follower? Or someone who was the teacher’s favorite? What does that say about our heart during that time? Q. Why do you think two people can hear the same gospel message, and one loves Christ, and the other…

Q. If someone were to audit your daily calendar schedule, what things would people say you are devoted to? Q. How do you understand the Holy Spirit and the work of the Holy Spirit? Q. How does the Holy Spirit help and provide comfort? Q. Which is easier, to keep God’s commandments and live righteously,…

Q. What do you find most compelling (or challenging) about the claim that Jesus was raised back to life on the third day? Q. Where is Jesus’ body? Q. What would Christianity look like without the resurrection? Q. Most religions point to a grave, but Christianity points to an empty tomb. What is the significance…

Q. How can familiarity with religion or tradition prevent someone from recognizing truth when it appears? Q. Whose voices tend to shape our beliefs the most today? Experts, institutions, crowds, or personal experience? Why? Q. Why do Jesus’ claims about Himself provoke strong reactions from people? Q. What happens when religious leaders become more concerned…

Q. Which of the miracles is the most impressive? Feeding ~20,000 people? Walking on the water? Stopping the storm? Or Instantly arriving to shore from the middle of the sea? Why? Q. Who is a greater prophet, Moses or Jesus? Q. Do you have any examples in your life where your faithfulness or your character…

Q. When you are in a difficult life situation, where do you find yourself going to for help? Q. What kind of life experiences do you find that cause you to think about God, seek God, or to ask Him questions? Q. Could God have used a more pleasant life circumstance to draw a deeper…

Q. What’s something that you love a lot, that you give your time and resources over to? Q. What does John 3:16 teach us about God’s purpose in sending His Son? Q. In what ways does the story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 foreshadow the cross of Christ? Read Numbers 21:4-9 Q. What…

Q. Have you ever given a positive witness about a friend, or played matchmaker? What kind of witness and testimony did you give? Was it effective? Q. Before coming to Christ or even to church, did you have any pride or prejudices about God, religion, or Jesus? Did the witness by other people about the…