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Come together to be known and growWELCOME PAGE—Right Now MediaWelcome to Connect Groups! We’re excited to have you come together tobe known and grow. Below are some recommendations to help yourConnect Group get off to a strong start.Timing: Choose your start and end time. We want everyone’ s time to behonored! We recommend 1-2 hours or less per meeting.Introductions: Start each meeting with a quick ice breaker to get theconversation going. Some examples include: What is your favorite dessert?Where is your favorite vacation spot? What is your favorite board game?Login to right now media: www.rightnowmedia.org/content/series/145You will need to enter a username and password before receivingaccess to view the video.Video: Stream the video and watch as a group.Discussion Questions: Allow time for balanced sharing. Have fun seeingwhere the discussion goes! Two ways to access discussion questions:1. Go to www.sharingnewlife.com and go to the “Connect Groups” tab.Select “Click here for study materials” by the Right Now Media graphicto view or print for free.1. Download the study book through the Amazon link posted on the RightNow Media study link (purchase required)Closing Prayer: A group that prays together, grows together. There are avariety of ways to lift each other up in prayer. Here are two suggestions:1. Everyone share one thing you are thankful for and one thing you are inneed of prayer for.2. Each person write down a prayer need on a notecard and put them in apile. Everyone in the group takes one card home with them to pray overuntil your next meeting.

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanIntroduction and About the Cover –As a group, watch “View Trailer” on the Home page of DVD. This will give the group anoverview of the book, as well as the study.1. What background do you carry concerning the Holy Spirit? What is your understandingand knowledge of the Holy Spirit?2. Discuss what your initial thoughts are regarding the Holy Spirit. Do you think that He isthe neglected member of the Trinity? If so, why? If not, why not?3. How is the Holy Spirit active in the life of 1st Presbyterian, Bethlehem? How is He activein your life?4. Is there a gap between what the Scriptures say about the Holy Spirit and what mostbelievers and churches have to say and how they operate?5. Have you seen any examples of “Eisegesis” (“to import a subjective, preconceivedmeaning into the text”)? If so, give one example.

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 1 – I’ve Got Jesus. Why Do I Need The Spirit?From the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 1, andwatch as a group.1. Have you ever read the Scriptures without just believing what others say about them? Ifso, what was that like?2. When is the last time that you read Acts, chapter 2? Can we experience anything likethis today? If so, how? If not, why not?3. How dependent on the Holy Spirit are you? Explain.4. How does our church growth really happen?5. What should distinguish someone who has the Spirit of God within them from theperson who doesn’t?6. What does it mean to be a “temple of the Holy Spirit? What does that mean regardingthe way you live your life?7. When was the last time that you undeniably saw the Holy Spirit at work in or aroundyou?

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 2 – What Are You Afraid Of?From the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 2, andwatch as a group.1. Think about a time in your life when you were afraid (whether the fear was irrational orlegitimate). How did you feel? How did you respond?2. What are some of the fears that people face? How about your fears? Do you have anyfears regarding the Holy Spirit, such as, “What if God doesn’t show up?”3. What if God does show up and then asks you to go somewhere or do something that’sreally uncomfortable? Does He ask us to do uncomfortable things? Do you obey ornot?4. Read Luke 18:18‐30. Who do you identify with in this situation – the rich, young ruler orthe disciples, or maybe, the crowd? Why?5. Would you be willing to follow the Lord, no matter how risky it would be, or is there alevel at which you would cut off your willingness to risk it?6. What does it mean to “quench” the Holy Spirit?

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 3 – Theology of the Holy Spirit 101From the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 3, andwatch as a group.1. From the video, Chan talked about the team that huddles up and runs to the bench,huddles up again, and runs to the bench again. How is this like the church? Is FPC‐B likethis in any way? How does our theology hinder us from being the church?2. Is there anything new in the Theology of the Holy Spirit from this chapter that you werenot aware of or are freshly aware of? Explain.3. In Acts, chapter 2, what do you think or imagine that it looked like when the tongues offire appeared and came to rest on each person?4. Is there a difference between knowing the truth and living the truth? Explain.5. What does it mean to “grieve” the Holy Spirit? Do you think that you have ever donethat? If so, explain. If not, explain. How do you know that the Holy Spirit has beengrieved?6. On pages 70 – 74, seven practical truths about the Holy Spirit, and what He does, arelisted. Of the seven, which one stands out to you and why?7. Take some time to reflect on the list from pages 74 – 76, and ask God to manifest anaspect of life with the Holy Spirit. What did you discover?

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 4 – Why Do You Want Him?From the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 4, andwatch as a group.1. What are some motivations, both good and bad, for wanting the Holy Spirit in your life?2. What does it mean to you that each follower of Christ is given a “manifestation of theSpirit for the common good”?3. Why do you want to stay on earth? Why don’t you want to die and go to heaven?4. Have you ever witnessed a true miracle of God? What was the ultimate purpose of themiracle?5. Are you willing to surrender to God, no matter what He, through the Holy Spirit, asks ofyou? Really? Do I want to lead or be led by the Spirit?6. Do you believe that you were given a “manifestation of the Spirit for the commongood”? If so, explain. If not, why not?7. As you consider your station in life, what do you believe is your purpose? Why do youexist?

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 5 – A Real RelationshipFrom the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 5, andwatch as a group.1. How would you, honestly, describe your relationship with God? How does it feel toyou? How do you maintain it?2. What is the difference between “knowing God” and “knowing about God”, and whereare you with this?3. Have you ever thought about why you need “another Comforter” (John 14:16‐17)?How comfortable is your life, and in that comfort, how much do you really “need” God?4. How loud is the volume of life around you? Is it a distraction to you? If so, how canthat be changed? When was the last time you sat quietly with nothing around todistract you? What was that like?5. Please read John, chapters 14, 15, and 16. What did you learn from your reading?Were you able to lessen the volume of life while doing the reading? Explain.6. Have you ever thought about what it cost Jesus in order to send the promised HolySpirit? Discuss.

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 6 – Forget About His Will for Your LifeFrom the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 6, andwatch as a group.1. Why might it be safer to commit to following “God’s will for your life” rather thanfollowing God in what He may lead you to do today?2. If you were absolutely, 100 percent submitted to the will of God at this moment, whatdo you think He might ask you to do?3. Why do you think Chan says, “forget about God’s will for (your) life?” Do you agree ordisagree? Why?4. Do you desperately need the Holy Spirit? Why or why not?5. What does “repentance” mean? How have you experienced this in your life?6. Have you ever met that rare person who you can tell keeps in daily step with the HolySpirit? What was that person like?7. How does someone “live by the Holy Spirit?” How do you “live by the Spirit?”

Forgotten GodBy Francis ChanChapter 7 – Supernatural ChurchFrom the Home page on the DVD, click on “Chapters”. On this page, click on Chapter 7, andwatch as a group.1. If you could create the perfect church, what would it look like? How would people act,reach out, treat one another, worship, pray, etc?2. Could that perfect church discussed in question 1 be created by human strength orwould it require the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it? Explain.3. How does FPC depend on the Holy Spirit? How about your small group?4. When people look at your life, how do you want them to see you? How are youdifferent from the non‐Christians around you? What marks you as different from nonbelievers?5. Read Galatians 5:22‐23. From this list, which fruit of the Spirit do you exhibit in yourlife? How about your group? How about the FPC community? How is it different thanthe world around us?6. How are we, at FPC, like the early, 1st century church (Acts 2:42‐47), and how are wenot like them? What can we do to become a more Holy Spirit inspired church?7. What can you and your group do to live out our faith in Jesus, as a Spirit‐lead “family”within our faith community, throughout the week and not just on Sunday morning?

Come together to be known and growF.A.QQ: I am already participating in a Bible Study. Do I need to stop attending my currentgroup in order to sign up for a Connect Group?A: No. Continuing with a current Bible Study is your choice. Connect Groups are offered inaddition to our current studies, not in replacement of them.Q: Is participation in a Connect Group required?A: No. Our goal is to equip you to “come together and be known and grow.” A ConnectGroup is one of the many ways to get connected through St. Paul and the Summit. Weencourage you to stretch yourself and invite someone “new to you” to try out a ConnectGroup.Q: When and where will Connect Groups meet?A: Anywhere-Anytime! Your Connect Group will decide the details. We encourage meeting3-6 times at your own pace. Location ideas include: Someone’s home, coffee house,restaurant, park or other central location.Q: Who will lead our Connect Group?A: Each Connect Group will be equipped with Bible Study material. No “Leader” is needed.Simply bring your Connect Group study material with you when you meet. Printed studymaterial is available at the Connect Groups display. A digital copy is available on ourwebsite. www.sharingnewlife.comQ: How do we coordinate childcare for when our Connect Group meets?A: Your Connect Group will be responsible for coordinating childcare during your meetingtime. Some options are: including children in the study, have an older sibling help out, or hirea babysitter for the group. Anything is okay!Q: What do we do when our Connect Group has finished our study?A: It’s up to you! You may choose a new study or take a break. NewConnect Group topics will be offered twice a year—in March & September.Q:I have a question about Connect Groups. Who do I contact?A: We are excited to help! For questions about Connect Groups, please Contact:Lisa Canning-Summit Ministry Assistant: Lisa.canning@sharingnewlife.comJennifer Gross-Director of Adult Ministry Jennifer.gross@sharingnewlife.com

1. Download the study book through the Amazon link posted on the Right Now Media study link (purchase required) Closing Prayer: A group that prays together, grows together. There are a variety of ways to lift each other up in prayer. Here are two suggestions: . Forgotten God By Francis Chan Chapter 1 .