Crossroads Community Church

Trajectory – Destination

Sermon Based Small Group Questions

Icebreaker: What was home like for you growing up?  What was the floor plan of your house?  What was your favorite spot in the house?  What smells do you remember?

Note to the Leader:  Before you dive into the questions below.  Take some time to ask your group what their impressions were from the message.  Did they have questions?  Did they write any highlights in their notes?

1. Pastor Kris mentioned that Jesus was likely walking through the Kidron Valley as he spoke the words of John 15. What significance does that have? (This is a “did you listen closely to the message” question! J)  What might be a modern image for the vine and the branches of John 15?

1. What are some practical ways that you might “remain” in Christ?

1. Do you remember a time when you were chosen last for something? (Think back to elementary gym class and kickball – UGH!) Or, a time when there was no place for you at the table at a party or special dinner?  How did you feel?  Read John 14:1-4 as Jesus leaves, what comfort does he give his followers?

1. What have you allowed to become a substitute for your “true home”?  If that is too difficult to answer, try: What is running a close second (to God) in your life as your true home?

1. How do you reconcile what Jeremiah 17:9 & Ecclesiastes 3:11 say about the heart? (see Proverbs 4:23 also)

1. Is there a connection between Jesus’  call for us to “remember”  (Luke 22:19) and Jesus’ call for us to “remain” in him (John 15)?