๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ (๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ 1โ2 ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐) These questions are designed to get everyone talking quickly. You do not need to answer all of them. Pick one that feels most alive at your table and start there.
1๏ธโฃ When you think about prayer, what emotions come up โ comfort, pressure, confusion, something else?
2๏ธโฃ What has shaped your view of prayer the most?
3๏ธโฃ Which part of tonightโs teaching felt most helpful or surprising?
4๏ธโฃ Why do you think prayer can feel intimidating for many people?
๐ ๐๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฅ (๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ 1โ2 ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐) These questions are for tables that want to explore the ideas more fully. Feel free to skip or jump around.
5๏ธโฃ What does it look like to โperformโ in prayer, even subtly?
6๏ธโฃ Why do you think Jesus emphasizes praying in private?
7๏ธโฃ Which part of the Lordโs Prayer stands out most to you right now โ and why?
8๏ธโฃ What makes it difficult to be honest with God?
9๏ธโฃ How might your prayer life change if you removed pressure to โget it rightโ?
๐ What do you think God actually desires in prayer?
๐ถ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฃ (๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ 1 ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ) These questions help move the conversation toward action, not perfection.
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ What is one simple way you could practice prayer this week?
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ When could you create a quiet moment to talk to God?
1๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ What would it look like to be more honest in your prayers?
1๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ Would anyone like prayer for growing in this area?
๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐
This topic may surface insecurity or hesitation around prayer. Stay calm. Donโt rush to correct or teach. If the room gets quiet, thatโs okay. If someone feels unsure, thatโs okay. Aim for encouragement, not pressure. Let simplicity set the tone.
