1. What does Paul mean by an “open door”? (See 1 Cor. 16:9; 2 Cor. 2:12; Acts 14:27)
2. How can we discern when God is opening a door for us to share the gospel?
3. In what ways can we pray more intentionally for our missionaries in the field?

1. What are some indications that the Second Coming of Jesus is drawing near?
2. How do we stay prepared for Jesus’ coming anytime?
3. Review what your heart may be focused on now, which may be consuming your time, energy and resources? What are some changes you may like to make?

• What are you anxious about, and what does that reveal about your priorities?
• What do you think God would say about how you’re stewarding the wealth and possessions that He has entrusted to you?
• In what ways are you seeking something other than God’s kingdom, and what will you do to orientate your life towards Him?

1. Do you find it easier to think of God as Judge or as someone who exults over you? Why?
2. What should our response be in the fight against sin and pursuit of holiness since God has taken away the judgments against us?
3. What specific steps can you take to live as someone deeply loved and delighted in by God?

Psalm 34 invites us to taste and see that the Lord is good for ourselves. We have explored three truths about the goodness of God. 

1. What experiences of God's goodness have you never shared with others? Share those with the cell group. 
2. Read verses 9-17. Which aspect of God's wisdom do you find it hard to follow? Share your experience.  
3. How does knowing that "many are afflictions of the righteous" — not exemption from them — affect your expectations? Share your thoughts on this.

1. Jesus taught in Matt 22:36-40 that the greatest commandment (in Deut 6 in the Old Testament) is to “Love God with all… and love your neighbour as yourself”. Why do you think Jesus in John 13:34 added “a new commandment” to “love one another: just as I have loved you”?
2. The popular hymn “What a Friend we have in Jesus” says “O, what peace we often forfeit / O, what needless pain we bear, /All because we do not carry / everything to God in prayer.” How true is this of your life? How is God inviting you to change your ways?

1. Believers are encouraged to enter God’s Presence with confidence because of Jesus’ sacrifice (vv.19-22). How does/should this affect the way we approach God in prayer and worship, knowing that we are in the presence of the Holy God?  What are the barriers/hindrances that prevent you from drawing near to God?
2. The writer also encouraged believers to "hold unswervingly to the hope we profess (v.23)". What are the challenges that make it hard for you to hold on to our hope in Christ, and how can we encourage one another to stay faithful in times of difficulty?
3. What does it mean for you or those in the group to "spur one another on toward love and good deeds", and how can SAC strengthen her community life (vv. 24-25)?

1. Ask God:
   • “What are You saying to me through this sermon?”
   • “What do You want me to do in response?”
      
2. In which of your daily tasks will you seek God more intentionally?

1. What are some situations that might tempt Christians to envy the prosperity of unbelievers?
2. In what ways can entering God’s sanctuary help to restore the Christian’s perspective during crises of faith?
3. What practical help can a cell group give to those who are in crises of faith?

1. What are some heavy burdens in life that you are carrying right now?
2. What are some "legalistic" practices that you have observed among Christians and in churches? 
3. What does "taking upon the yoke of Christ" mean to you?

1. What hurts and fears cause you to doubt God’s word? Ask the Holy Spirit to enable you to surrender them to Him. 
2. How should God’s promise not to forsake you shape the way in which you relate with Him?

1. In what ways does the reality of the living hope help us to face our daily struggles or uncertainties?
2. How should the reality of the living hope shape the way we view material possessions, success, or suffering in this life?
3. In what ways can we share this living hope with others in a world often marked by fear and despair?

Mark 1:35-39 illustrates the divine pattern of Jesus’s prayer and action. When Jesus prays, it empowers and guides him in his mission. He arises from prayer and is ready to serve others. 

1. What about your prayer? Does it encourage you to be more open, or does it shield you from the outside world?
2. If prayer is an invitation to intimacy with God, the Holy Trinity, what would you like to change in your prayer?
3. How would you follow the pattern of Jesus’ example in your daily lives? Share your thoughts and experience on this. 

1. Discuss the quote from Bishop J.C. Ryle:
   "An insight into the holiness of God will always produce a lifestyle of repentance. When one enters upon this highway called holiness, it does not mean that he is perfect. It does mean that he is walking down a road of change. Repentance means a change of heart or a change of mind. Throughout the Christian life, we should be continually changed, or conformed, into the image of Jesus Christ."
2. What are some challenges you face when you desire to walk in the light?
3. How will you overcome those challenges and keep walking in the light?

1. Which would you rather have: all the answers in life or God always by your side?
2. Share an experience of how God stepped in during a challenging time and brought about a significant change in you.
3. What would it look like to read the Bible relationally?

1. In what areas of your life have you been seeking satisfaction from things that ultimately do not satisfy?
2. What might it look like to seek the Lord with undivided attention and full surrender in your current season of life?
3. What is holding you back from responding urgently to God’s invitation to seek Him today?

1. In what ways do we find Rejoicing, Praying and Giving thanks a challenge?
2. What are some comparisons we find ourselves making in our current situations? How do we wish to work through it?
3. How can our prayer life be deeper than it is now?

One Generation to Another

1. What was King Hezekiah's major failure?
2. What challenges do different generations face in the Church?
3. What specific actions should older generations take to support and empower younger generations in the Church?
4. What is the role of mentorship in building the Church for future generations?

1. How would you describe your present spiritual condition? 
2. Take a moment to reflect on your daily self-talk. How do these internal conversations shape your thoughts, words, and daily actions? In which areas of your life do you depend on yourself rather than placing your trust in God? Consider your marriage, career, children, relationships with extended family, and neighbours. 
3. How are you actively preaching hope to your soul? Are you affirming truth to your heart and mind more frequently than your emotions, fears, and potential lies influence you? In what ways can you recall God’s Love in your life to counter the negative narrative you are telling yourself?

• How is it evident that you are filled with the Holy Spirit?
• In which areas of your life is this lacking?
• What steps will you take to be regularly filled afresh with the Holy Spirit?

• How is our allegiance to God displayed in our lives?
• What is the difference between loving God on our terms vs God’s terms?
• What practical steps can you take this week to grow in your love for God?

1. Share your thoughts and experiences on what it means for you to be a sheep and to have God as your Shepherd?
2. When you had fallen into temptation and lay helplessly on your back, what did you do and how did your Shepherd help you?
3. In what ways can you remain calm and not fear evil when going through the shadowy stretches of your life?

• What are some things that you have valued highly but should consider “rubbish” in comparison with knowing Christ?
• What steps will you take to cultivate your relationship with God and allow Him to transform your innermost desires?

Be like Moses and Joshua, remain with prayer and worship in Jesus Christ, our Tabernacle

1. Which biblical figure do you currently relate to? (Moses, Joshua, Israelite) Please share your thoughts on this identification. 
2. In increasingly secular societies, where religion is less integral to cultural life, what does creating "Tent of meeting" mean to you? What steps will you take to achieve this? Please share your personal experience. 
3. The tent required a physical presence and symbolised action. In an era when virtual communities frequently replace face-to-face gatherings, what insights does this passage provide us about the importance of embodied spiritual practices? What actions will you take for your daily and weekly spiritual nourishment? Share more about your pilgrim journey. 

1. In what ways can we identify the thief in our own lives? What are some common “stealing” or “destroying” forces that we may be susceptible to?
2. How can we trust in Jesus’ promise of abundant life when facing challenges or setbacks? How can we lean on His strength and grace in times of struggle?
3. How can we live out the message of John 10:10 in our relationships with others? How can we bring the abundant life of Christ to those around us?

1. What does it mean to “abide” in Christ, and what practical ways can we nurture this vital connection with God?
2. How does this abiding relationship impact your daily life and spiritual fruitfulness?
3. How have you experienced God’s “pruning” in your life, and in what ways has it led to greater growth or fruitfulness?

According to Jesus, every fruitful branch is pruned by the Father so it may bear even more fruit. Pruning can be uncomfortable, involving the removal of habits, attitudes, or influences that hinder growth. Consider moments when God has used challenges, correction, or His Word to shape you, and discuss how this process has ultimately contributed to your spiritual maturity.

1. What did Jesus say to the disciples about what would happen to Him in Jerusalem (Luke 18: 31-34)? Why do you think He still made His way into the city, knowing that dangers awaited Him?
2. What is the significance of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey (cf. Matt 21: 4-5)? What does the donkey symbolize?
3. How did the disciples and the crowd respond to Jesus when He entered Jerusalem (Luke 19: 36-38)? What did the disciples say that offended the Pharisees (vv. 38-39)? How can we celebrate Jesus as King in our lives and in the Church today?
4. Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem (v. 41)? What does this tell us about His heart for the people? 
5. What do you think Jesus feel when He looks at Singapore? What is our responsibility for the unsaved around us?

1. Can you share instances where God has worked powerfully in your life? What impact do those experiences have on your life and/or your relationship with God today?
2. Is your spiritual journey characterised by joy at this point? What might be the reasons for your answer?
3. How do Psalm 126:4-6 encourage you to stay faithful and joyful in your spiritual journey, especially during challenging times?

¹ Happy is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

² Happy is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

• Based on Psalm 32:1-2, what does happiness mean to you? Share your experience. 
• Why is confessing to God challenging in today's culture? What barriers might prevent you from confessing to God? Share your personal journey. 
• How can the church or cell group provide a safe space for confessing sin?

1. How has the sermon challenged or affirmed your understanding of who God is? How does our understanding of God affect us in practical ways?
2. The sermon speaks of two concepts of "glory". Which concept have you (perhaps subconsciously) embraced? What difference would it make if you start to imbibe God's concept of "glory"?

• In which areas of your life have you been trying to overcome troubles on your own instead of trusting God to deliver you? In which areas are you finding it hard to wait for His deliverance?
• What steps will you take to cultivate your relationship with God and deepen your trust in Him? How might this have an impact on the areas you identified above?

1. What does it mean to “dwell in the shelter of the Most High”?
2. Have you personally, or know of someone who had gone through “trials and tribulations” and for God to use it for a greater good or for blessing others? What happened?
3. Are you going through a situation now where you need God’s deliverance and protection? Share and pray for one another. 

• In what ways have we tried to hide from God or run away from His judgement?
• How does the promise of restoration in Amos 9:11-15 help you in your understanding and appreciation of the relationship you have with God?
• What practical steps can you take, especially during the season of Lent, to cultivate your relationship with God?

1. Amos 8 warns of a spiritual famine due to Israel’s sins—exploiting the vulnerable (vv. 4-6), nominal worship (v. 5a), and distorted beliefs (v. 14). Which of these do you think is most relevant to today’s church, and how can we guard ourselves against it? 
2. The Israelites' main issue was self-exaltation. In what ways do we sometimes put ourselves above God or others? How can we cultivate humility in our daily lives?
3. In what ways might we be ignoring or becoming desensitised to God’s Word in our daily lives? How can you begin obeying God’s Word in everyday life, especially when it is difficult or goes against what you want to do?

1. Consider how God relents twice in response to Amos' pleas in Amos 7:1-6. In what ways does this interplay between justice and mercy influence your understanding of God's nature?
2. What does it mean for you to intercede for others in a world plagued by injustice, idolatry, crisis, and the cries of the people?
3. If you were to allow Jesus to apply God's plumb line to your life, what one action could you take (to love your neighbour as yourself) this week to embody God's justice and mercy?

• Have we been seeking security in God or in other things? What needs to change?
• Arrogance, affluence, apathy: In which of these areas do we need to repent and return to God, and what steps can we take to align ourselves with His will?

1. What are your thoughts on the two main themes of Amos chapter 5 (True worship of God and the justice which flows from it)?
2. Share how you can and will truly worship God in your daily life.

• What are some ways in which God tries to get our attention in order to turn us away from our wayward selves and back to him (Amos 4:6-11)? Have you ever had such an experience?
• Do you feel prepared to "meet God" (Amos 4:12)? What are some of your apprehensions and fears? How can your faith in Christ give you confidence in meeting God (Hebrews 4:14-16)?

1. 1 Peter 2:9 reminds us that we are a chosen people, called to declare His praises. How do we live as God’s people in the world? How do we honour Him in our lives? Are we reflecting His holiness in our lives? Are we a light in the world?
2. Being chosen by God, does not exclude us from being disciplined by Him. God disciplines us to bring us back to Him. Are there areas in our lives where we have tolerated sin? Are there areas in our lives that we are ignoring God’s voice? Do we listen when He convicts us of sin?

• How have we despised God or His Word in our life?
• What practical steps can we take to prepare ourselves for that future meeting with the Divine Judge with joy?

• What’s your plan for reading the Bible this year?
• What can you do to esteem and lift up the poor and vulnerable?
• In what ways have you focused on the failings of others while overlooking your own?