Discussion Questions for Families & Small Groups
From Sunday's teaching on Civil Disobedience from 1 Peter 2:18 - 25:
How does understanding that all authority is delegated by God change the way you view your relationship with your employer or supervisor, especially when they are difficult or unjust?
In what ways might we be tempted to compartmentalize our faith at work, and what practical steps can we take to live as integrated Christians in our workplaces?
The Hebrew midwives lied to Pharaoh to protect innocent life and were blessed by God for it. How do we discern when withholding truth from corrupt authorities is justified versus when we are called to speak truth regardless of consequences?
What does it mean to fear God rather than fear men in the context of your daily work, and can you identify a situation where you have struggled with this tension?
How would you distinguish between legitimate civil disobedience that honors God and mere political activism or protesting that serves our own interests?
The pastor suggests that during the pandemic, the church largely failed to continue doing good out of fear of consequences. Do you agree with this assessment, and what should our response be if similar restrictions are imposed again?
When Daniel and his friends refused to compromise, they were willing to face death for their obedience to God. What are you willing to lose—your job, your reputation, your comfort—to remain faithful to Christ?
How does trusting God as your ultimate provider rather than your job or salary change the way you approach morally or ethically compromising situations at work?
The sermon emphasizes giving respect to those in authority regardless of their merit or character. How do you balance showing honor to a position while not endorsing or enabling ungodly behavior from the person in that position?
What would it look like in your specific workplace or community to overcome evil with good through civil disobedience, doing what God calls good even when authorities call it evil?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.
How does understanding that all authority is delegated by God change the way you view your relationship with your employer or supervisor, especially when they are difficult or unjust?
In what ways might we be tempted to compartmentalize our faith at work, and what practical steps can we take to live as integrated Christians in our workplaces?
The Hebrew midwives lied to Pharaoh to protect innocent life and were blessed by God for it. How do we discern when withholding truth from corrupt authorities is justified versus when we are called to speak truth regardless of consequences?
What does it mean to fear God rather than fear men in the context of your daily work, and can you identify a situation where you have struggled with this tension?
How would you distinguish between legitimate civil disobedience that honors God and mere political activism or protesting that serves our own interests?
The pastor suggests that during the pandemic, the church largely failed to continue doing good out of fear of consequences. Do you agree with this assessment, and what should our response be if similar restrictions are imposed again?
When Daniel and his friends refused to compromise, they were willing to face death for their obedience to God. What are you willing to lose—your job, your reputation, your comfort—to remain faithful to Christ?
How does trusting God as your ultimate provider rather than your job or salary change the way you approach morally or ethically compromising situations at work?
The sermon emphasizes giving respect to those in authority regardless of their merit or character. How do you balance showing honor to a position while not endorsing or enabling ungodly behavior from the person in that position?
What would it look like in your specific workplace or community to overcome evil with good through civil disobedience, doing what God calls good even when authorities call it evil?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.