Preached at the PM Worship Service on 22 June 2024
Reflective Questions on this evening’s Judges 21 Sermon
Seeking God’s Wisdom in Decisions:
1. Reflect on a recent decision you made without seeking God’s guidance. What were the outcomes, and how might things have been different if you had sought His wisdom first?
2. How can you incorporate seeking God’s wisdom into your daily decision-making processes?
3. Are there any vows or commitments you’ve made hastily that you need to bring before God for guidance and possible reevaluation?
Showing Compassion and Working Towards Restoration:
4. Think of someone in your life who has fallen into sin or is going through a hardship. How can you show compassion and work towards restoring that person?
5. In what ways can our church community better support those who are struggling or have fallen away?
6. How does the example of Jesus’ sacrificial love and compassion challenge you in your interactions with others?
Supporting and Praying for Righteous Leadership:
7. Reflect on the current leaders in your church, community, or nation. How can you better support and pray for them?
8. What qualities do you think are essential in a godly leader? How can you cultivate these qualities in your own life?
9. Are there specific ways you can get involved in fostering and supporting godly leadership within your community or church?
Embracing Unity in the Body of Christ:
10. Reflect on a time when you experienced unity within the body of Christ. What factors contributed to this unity?
11. Are there areas of division or discord within your church or community that you can help address? How can you be a peacemaker in these situations?
12. How can you actively promote and maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace within your church and among fellow believers?
General Reflection:
13. How has this sermon changed your understanding of the themes of wisdom, compassion, leadership, and unity in the context of your faith?
14. What practical steps will you take this week to apply the lessons from Judges 21 in your personal life and within your community?
15. Reflect on the ways Jesus fulfills the needs depicted in Judges 21. How does this deeper understanding of His role influence your relationship with Him?