1. What is your personal testimony? (Your story of what Jesus has done in your life?)

2.  Who prayed for you when you wouldn’t listen to advice?

3. What are some good things that became idols for you?

1. What are some of the things people use as substitutes for Jesus?

2.  What do you think of when you hear the word “love”?

3. What does the statement “God is love” mean to you?

4. Do you find it easier to love Christians or non-Christians?

5. Do you think most non-Christians associate love with Christians? Why or why not?

1. What does being a child of God mean to you?

2. What are you doing on an ongoing basis to improve yourself? What inspired you to self-improvement?

3. Do you see patterns in your life where you are becoming less self-destructive?

4. What are your tangible ways of showing love to others?

1. Who has stood at your side as an advocate in a tough time?

2. How have you learned about grace?

3. Why do material things seem more valuable to us than they really are?

4. What makes loving others so hard?

1. What truths in this chapter give you joy?

2. What’s so important about fellowship?

3. When God promises forgiveness, why are we still so often in denial about our sin?

4. How does confession enhance fellowship?