Small Group Discussion Guide

Series: House plans

Week 7: Heaven Focused

Discussion Questions

Matt started out this week talking about how spending time with people who always focus on the negative leaves us feeling drained.

Who’s the most positive person you know and what makes them that way?

What’s something negative or distracting that you’ve found yourself focusing on lately, and how has that focus affected your attitude or hope?

Have the most positive person in your group read 1 Timothy 6:11–16

Our truth this week was that “When heaven is our focus, hope is discovered.”

What are some ways people (including us) lose focus on heaven in daily life?

What happens when our focus drifts to the negative or temporary things of this world?

Paul tells Timothy to “flee.” What’s the difference between managing sin and fleeing from it?

Why is it often hard to let go of things that we know drain and harm us?

What’s one habit, mindset, or influence you might need to start running from this week?

On Sunday Matt reminded us that it isn’t just about running away from sin, but its about running towards Jesus and what is good.

Which of the six qualities Paul lists (righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness) stands out to you most right now? Why?

What does it look like for you to pursue that quality this week?

In verse 12, Paul tells Timothy to fight the good fight of the faith.  What do you think that means?

What are some of the “wrong fights” believers sometimes get caught in?

How can we keep fighting with faith and endurance instead of frustration or pride?

What does it mean for us to “take hold” of eternal life today?

How could living like heaven is already your inheritance change how you respond to stress, fear, or loss?

What are you gripping tightly in this life that weakens your grip on eternity?

Encourage the group to spend a few quiet moments praying through these four words (Flee, Pursue, Fight, Take Hold) and asking God to show them what each one means for their week.

End your time by reading Colossians 3:1-4 together as a group