Message Discussion Questions

Week 3

The 1st dangerous seclusion conclusion is: 'If you let people in, sooner or later they'll hurtyou'. How could that conclusion start you on the road to loneliness & isolation?

The 2nd dangerous seclusion conclusion is: 'If you're going to survive in life, you can't trustanybody'.  If people are never what they seem, what could be wrong with building up walls &putting up fronts to keep people away?

The 3rd dangerous seclusion conclusion is: ' People really don't care about you'. How couldthat harden your heart & drive you away from connection all together?

Have you ever wondered why God said it was not good for man to be alone? How is the localchurch God's answer to loneliness?  Why is it so important for us as the local church to allowGod to create an environment where we can all connect? What is required for God’s plan towork? Genesis 2:18

Seclusion conclusion #1: If you let people in, sooner or later they'll hurt you Seclusion conclusion #2: If you're going to survive in life, you can't trust anybodySeclusion conclusion #3: People really don't care about youGod never intended for us to be alone1st part of a healthy church: It's like being a part of a building2nd part of a healthy church: It's like being part of a body3rd part of a healthy church: It's like being part of a family

How can being part of a healthy local church be like being a part of a building? In what waysis the local church joined together? What are some ways that we as the local church cancome along side & support each other? How can you be somebody that people can turn towhen they're facing a personal crisis? Ephesians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Ephesians 4:29-32

What makes being part of the local church like being a part of a body? How is the churchmore of an organism than an organization? If we are all different and have different roles toplay, how does that support the idea that we need each other and belong to each other?How is the Christian life more than just believing, but also belonging?Romans 12:4-5

Why would being part of a healthy church be like being a part of a family? How should youact as a member of God's family? In what ways should a healthy local church be like thetheme song from the TV show "Cheers"? What's the value of being in a church family wherepeople struggle just like you do? What’s the value of being ‘one another’s’? Are you tired ofbeing lonely? Are you ready to take off the church mask and let people in? 1 Timothy 3:15;Romans 12:10

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