Cell Notes

Cell notes

May 13^th    John 15:9-17

Welcome – Have you ever been waited on in an especially good way? What made it so remarkable?

Worship – Explore the qualities which are exemplified in good friends. Praise and thank God for the friends you have. Consider how Jesus can be a friend to us. Perhaps sing ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’.

Word:

1. Jesus repeats remain in me, love and bear fruit. How are these words related?
2. What is the fruit that will last?
3. How do verses 9 and 12 tie together?
4. How is love the essential moving force of the Christian life? Does your relationship with Jesus change once you start practicing his example of love? Explain.
5. What does Jesus identify as the highest form of love (v13)? What event was he pointing to when he spoke of this?
6. What are some practical ways that we can love others in the sacrificial way that Jesus has loved us?

Witness – How can you as a group, and as individuals, replicate the love of Jesus over the coming weeks? Is there something in the community or in the church that you can be involved in? Pray for guidance in this and also for boldness to extend Jesus’ love to others.

May 20^th    Philippians 1:1-11

Welcome – What mail do you open first? Why?

Worship – Express the joy of knowing Jesus in a variety of ways. Let your hair down!

Word:

1. Where is Paul writing from and to whom is he writing?
2. What are Paul’s feelings for this church?
3. What does this show about his leadership style?
4. How is God at work in a believer’s life (vs.6, 9-11)? Has this been the case for you?
5. Does this passage make you feel reassured or not? Give your reasons.
6. Who is concerned about your spiritual growth, encouraging you and nurturing you, guiding and supporting you?

Witness – How can you encourage spiritual growth in others? If appropriate, set up partnerships within your group where spiritual matters can be discussed freely. Pray for the spiritual growth of the members of your group.

May 27^th       Philippians 1:12-30

Welcome – When you have had a bad day, what do you do?

Worship – Look at some examples of people who have endured/overcome suffering without losing their faith. Praise God for their perseverance and faithfulness. Thank Him for the encouragement we can take from their stories. Perhaps share personal experiences.

Word:

1. How does Paul decide if an event is good or bad? How would this example encourage others?
2. What is Paul’s overriding attitude towards his uncertain future? (V21) What does he mean? What reasoning helps him decide?
3. What conduct is worthy of the Gospel? Why is that so important to Paul? How seriously do you take this?
4. What difference has your personal faith in Jesus Christ made in your attitude toward death and dying? In your attitude toward suffering?
5. What would it man to apply v. 27 in your community in concrete ways. What would you have to change to make such unity possible?

Witness – “For me to live is………” Given your schedule this week, how would you fill in the blank? What would change if you wrote “Christ”? Pray about this over the week