The Mission Stuff

Table purpose statement (Share at the start or before the Discovery section):

This group exists for the purpose of discipleship. A disciple is someone who loves and obeys Jesus. (John 14:15) That means our focus is hearing from God and taking steps of faith. Our goal is to multiply another healthy Table. One day, some of you will lead a group like this! 

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Table Talk (⅓ of meeting)

• What’s your favorite pizza place?
• What are you thankful for? What’s stressing you out?
• Where is God at work in your life?
• Spend time praising God by taking turns praying as you are led, “thank you God for _______.”

Discussion Guidelines

1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs. 
2. Focus only on what this passage is saying. (This keeps everyone on the same page) 
3. Share from your perspective – we won’t argue or give advice. 
4. Give everyone time to respond. Silence is OK. 
5. The facilitator will facilitate discussion, not teach. 

Discover what God is saying to you. (⅓ of meeting) 

Big Idea: We ask “when?” while Jesus tells us “what” to do as we wait for the end.

Read Mark 13: 1-13, 13:21-37

• What stands out to you most, and why?
• How does it change your perspective to view hardships or hostility as an opportunity to share or show your faith?
• What actions does Jesus want us to do as we wait for his return? (vv. 10, 11, 34, 36)
• When you hear people talk about the "end times" or global chaos, does your natural reaction lean more toward anxiety or apathy? Why?
• How have you learned to receive God’s peace in our chaotic world?

Go do it. (⅓ of meeting)

• If Jesus returned right now, what specific "work" has he assigned to you that he would find you actively doing (or not)?
• “Mission Accepted.” As we wait, God calls us to remain watchful and faithful. How can you do that this week? Here are some ideas:
  
  • Connect with a friend who needs prayer.
  • Invite someone to church or to your Table group or to share a meal.
  • Commit to investing in someone needing support or encouragement.
• Close in worship through song. Recommended: Send Me by Bethel Music.