Discussion Questions for September 14, 2025
If you enjoy these questions or they are useful, I would like to hear about it! - Pastor Harvey
If you enjoy these questions or they are useful, I would like to hear about it! - Pastor Harvey
- Witness to the Lost – Paul and Silas stayed in prison when they could have fled, and because of that the jailer and his family came to Christ.
- When has God used your difficult circumstances to open a door for someone else’s salvation or growth? What might it look like for you to see your “deliverance” not just as freedom, but as an opportunity to witness?
- Confronting Culture – Paul didn’t lash out, but he also didn’t remain silent. He spoke truth with courage in a way that benefited the future church.
- Where is God calling you to take a stand—not with anger, but with holy courage? How do you discern the difference between being reactionary and being Spirit-led?
- Encouraging the Church – Instead of leaving quietly, Paul and Silas went straight to the believers and strengthened them.
- Who in your life needs encouragement right now? What’s one practical way you can “walk back into their story” and strengthen their faith this week?
- Deliverance with Purpose – Your deliverance may be more than just for you; it may be a lifeline for someone else.
- How has God’s work in your life encouraged or strengthened others? How could your current story be used by God to help someone else in their faith journey?
- The Lifeboat Challenge – In the Titanic illustration, only one lifeboat turned back.
- What would it look like for you to be the one who “turns back” for others in your workplace, family, or church? What fears might hold you back, and how can God’s deliverance give you courage to act?