Growth Group Discussion QuestionsChildren1. What was a time that you felt left out because you did not follow the crowd? What was atime you went along with the crowd and did something you are not proud of? Why ispeer pressure difficult to overcome?2. How did Jesus suffer before he was crucified? What does it mean to be crucified? Whowas crucified along with Jesus?3. How does it make you feel that Jesus sent his only son to die for you and me? How can weshare what Jesus went through for us to other people that may not know the story?Youth1. What did Pastor Jason say that stuck out to you?2. Have you ever been rejected by your friends? What was that like for you?3. Why did Jesus death have to be so brutal?4. Who can you tell your testimony to this week? How will you share it?5. Why is it important that Christ won the war with sin on our behalf?Adults1. What did Pastor Jason say that stuck out to you?2. Why did Jesus’ death have to be so brutal?3. How does being reminded of Jesus’ brutal death affect:   a. Our response to temptation?   b. How we live our daily lives?   c. Our thankfulness for what Christ did?4. Jesus suffered the ultimate rejection and suffering for us. As residents of Boerne, Texas,why are we so fearful of rejection for our faith? Read 1 Timothy 2:6-7. What are somethings we can do to overcome our fear of rejection? What can we share with the peoplearound us about having boldness in Christ?5. Does knowing that God chose you (John 6:44) captivate your heart and make you want toshout it from the rooftop? How does this affect how we share our testimony?

Scripture References: Luke 23:12-25

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