Weekly Teaching Reflection

May 31st Reflection

Discussion Questions

1. Where do you see “drift” most easily happening in your own life right now?
   What distractions, habits, or pressures tend to slowly pull you away from intentional apprenticeship to Jesus?

2. The teaching says, “Nobody drifts into Christlikeness.”
   What do you think intentional spiritual formation actually looks like in everyday life?

3. In Colossians 1:28–29, Paul describes the goal as becoming “fully mature in Christ.”
   How would you describe spiritual maturity? What qualities or characteristics do you think reflect a mature life in Jesus?

4. Which part of the “process” stands out most to you right now?

   • Being a rooted community (Scripture)

   • Being a practicing community (spiritual practices)

   • Being a connected community (relationships)

   • Being a Spirit-led community (dependence on the Holy Spirit)

   Why does that area feel especially important or challenging for you?

5. Why do you think formation into the image of Jesus requires community?
   Have there been people in your life who helped shape your faith in meaningful ways?

6. The teaching mentions that formation is both beautiful and costly.
   What “contending” or struggle are you currently experiencing in your journey with Jesus?

7. Jesus says in Mark 8 that following Him involves denying ourselves and taking up our cross.
   What do you think that looks like practically in our culture and city today?

8. As a church community, what do you hope we become together over the next several years?
   What kind of presence do you hope we have in our city, relationships, and everyday lives?