REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Winning The World”

ICEBREAKER: Describe a time when you won something. (An Athletic Game, A Talent Show, A Contest, A Table Game, The Lottery, Bingo, A Drawing, A Bet, A Scholarship, A Trip, A Prize, An Argument, A War, A Settlement, An Election, A Race…)

TEXT: Proverbs 11:30, Mark 16:15-20

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. How would you describe the feeling when you or your team wins? Be Creative…”Like I’ve just eaten a York Peppermint Patty!”

2. Proverbs 11:30 says, “He that wins souls is wise.” What do you think that means?

3. Mark 16:15 says, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel. The Gospel means good news. That’s a winning message. As a group, name at least three ways a believer in Jesus Christ becomes a winner?

4. What five signs did Jesus say would follow believers in Mark 16:17-18? Why do you think He picked those signs?

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b.________________________________________________

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d.________________________________________________

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5. Years ago a major company’s motto was “Think globally, act

locally.” How would our lives change if we were to adopt this

philosophy?

6. Less than 2% of Christians have ever led anyone to Christ.

What do you think is the number one reason why?

a. Insecurity

b. Fear of rejection

c. Fear of persecution

d. We’re just too busy

e. Laziness

f. Lack of training

7. As a group, name at least three Bible verses that you could use to tell someone about receiving Christ.

a. John 3:16

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8. Christ alone can save the world but Christ will not save the

world alone. He has chosen to use us. What do you think it will take for the church in the USA to get more serious about winning souls for Christ?

9. What one luxury would you be willing to give up to send a

little extra to win more people for Christ if He asked you?

a. Cable TV

b. A Coca Cola per day

c. Your Make-up

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