April 2 - Suffered Under Pontius Pilate

John 18:33-38, 19:10-16

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

Icebreaker idea

What is a situation or idea that comes to mind when you hear the word “suffering?”

Talk it over

  • What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?

  • Treasuring God: What is God showing me about himself?

  • Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this area?

  • Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?

  • Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?

A way to pray

Encourage a time of open prayer where everyone participates using the “2023 Heart Cries.” (God move, have mercy, help or thanks! )

Maybe it’s, “God, would you move in my heart so that _______. Or “God, have mercy on me when I don’t believe you _______. Or, God help me to know how to live this out with _______ this week . Or maybe, “God, thank you for loving me, even when _______.

Grow GroupsDan Smith2022-23