Discussion Questions for May 10, 2026
Happy Mother's Day!!! 
If you enjoy these questions or they are useful, I would like to hear about it! - Pastor Harvey

• Identifying the "Weather": The sermon compares motherhood and life’s difficulties to "stormy waters" that can shift from smooth sailing to a "northeaster" in a moment. Looking at your current season of life—whether in parenting, career, or faith—how would you describe the "weather"? How does identifying the storm help you know who to turn to?

• The Temptation of the Shortcut: In Acts 27, we see people respond to the storm by either ignoring warnings (the centurion), giving up (the crew), or seeking a shortcut to escape (the sailors with the lifeboat). When you face a "storm," which of these reactions do you most struggle with, and why is "staying in the ship" so difficult?

• Trusting Without the "Radar": Paul had to trust God’s promise without a weather forecast or a radar to show him when the storm would end. For those who are currently "interceding in the dark" for a wayward child or a difficult situation, what are some practical ways to maintain trust in God’s promise when there is no visible sign of change?

• The Reach of Grace: Through Paul’s faithfulness, 276 men—including soldiers, prisoners, and sailors—were spared. How have you seen the faithfulness of a "motherly influence" or a mentor in your own life bring unexpected blessings or "deliverance" to those around them? Do you realize that God can use your own faithfulness in ways you may not expect or even see?

• Reciprocal Honor: The sermon concludes by suggesting that the grace parents show children should be mirrored by the grace children show parents. What is one specific way you can extend "grace-filled honor" to a motherly figure this week, especially in an area where you might not always see eye-to-eye?