b r i d g e w a y
GROUPS
GROUP CHECK IN:
Check in on the group with their habits. Start with devotions. How are they doing with devos? What are they learning? Anything they’ve really enjoyed or has challenged them lately from it? Are they looking for ideas of something to do?
SERIES FOCUS:
We are in the Crossroads: A study in world religions series. Throughout this series we will be focused on the “Others” value of groups. Pray for opportunities to share the gospel!
DISCUSSION GUIDE: February 25 – Ron Aulbach
“Jehovah’s Witnesses, Christian Science, Scientology and Skeptics”
LIFE: What’s a catchphrase that you say or hear a lot? Where does it come from?
ENGAGE THE MESSAGE:
- Read Romans 1:16.
- Will you take the challenge and memorize Romans 1:16? What is the significance of having this verse memorized?
- What did you learn from Pastor Ron about Jehovah’s Witnesses? How about Christian Science and Scientology? What are the three different types of skeptics?
- In what ways does Christianity stand out from these world religions?
- What does Jesus offer that these other world religions don’t?
- Of the people you know, what are the various religions in which they believe?
- What does Romans 1:16 have to say about Christians engaging with others of different religions?
INVEST IN OTHERS: What are some practical steps you can take to prepare yourself to engage with others of different religions?
