Growing Deep for Greater Reach

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Discussion Questions

1. Psalm 67:1-3 asks God to bless his people so that his “way may be known on earth” and his “saving power among all nations.” How does this reshape the way we think about God’s blessings in our lives?

2. In Isaiah 5, God describes Israel as a vineyard he carefully planted and cared for, yet it produced “wild grapes.” What kinds of fruit does God desire from his people, and where might we be tempted to produce something less?

3. John 15:1-11 teaches that fruitfulness comes from abiding in Jesus, the true vine. What practices help you remain connected to Christ, and what tends to pull you away from abiding in him?

4. The sermon described God’s pruning as painful but purposeful. How have you experienced seasons where God used hardship, weakness, or loss to deepen your dependence on him and produce spiritual fruit?

5. 2 Corinthians 8-9 connects grace, generosity, and cheerful giving. How does the gospel free us from fear, self-protection, or greed so that we can use our resources for God’s mission and the good of others?