1. How have you been categorized or marginalized by people?

2. When have you been guilty of seeing others in an oversimplified way, marginalizing them?

3. Why can religious people sometimes be so heartless toward the feelings or predicaments of others?

4. When has someone’s sin blinded you to their value?

5. What can you imagine the rest of this woman’s life may have become?

1. Do you ever think about God being good? If so, share with the group the last time you thought about this.

2. What are your thoughts and actions when life gets difficult? What happens when you experience loss, suffering, and pain?

3. Share with the group the last time the Lord impressed upon your heart to get rid of something in your life, and you considered it a sacrifice.

4. If you believe the foundation of your faith is solid, share with the group what you do on a regular basis to ensure it stays that way.

1. How do you see God working in your life on a daily basis?

2. Have you ever felt like the spiritual side of life is completely separate from the material part?

3. In what ways do you feel connected to heaven?

4. When did you begin to really experience your connection to God?

1. What is your earliest recollection of social hierarchy?

2. Have you ever felt like you were beneath others?

3. Why did Jesus elevate those who were low in the pecking order instead of bringing down those who were higher?

4. What has been your experience with pecking order in the church?

5. What should serving each other look like?