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SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS1. Think of some evangelistic or spiritual conversations you’ve had in the past. What led up to those conversations? What types of questions were helpful to open up those conversations?2.Who are some people in your life you can begin, or continue to have, these types of spiritual conversations with? What are some questions you can use and prepare to be more curious about them and lead into spiritual conversations?3. Paul knew enough about the Athenian philosophers (Epicureans and Stoics) to address their worldviews. What are the dominant worldviews/cultural beliefs we should be familiar with today? How can we make gospel connections to those beliefs?4. What are some “Gospel Nuggets” or connections you can have prepared when talking about common topics of conversation with friends and family?5. What are some ways you can contextualize the gospel to the non-believers in your life? What are their own concepts of sin and morality, and how can you show how the gospel is an answer to it?

1. Why is it often easier for us to see people’s physical, emotional, or relational needs while overlooking their need for Jesus? How can we open our eyes to recognize the great spiritual need each person has?2. How deeply do you believe that Jesus is the only hope for those who don’t know Him? How might that belief change the way you pray for, care for, and speak to the unbelievers God has placed around you?3. What obstacles tend to keep you from speaking about Jesus or inviting people to follow Him? What would it look like for you to persevere through one of those obstacles rather than letting it stop you?4. Who is one person you could intentionally bring one step closer to Jesus in the coming week? What specific action could you take—starting a conversation, inviting them into your home, meeting a need, inviting them to church, or sharing the gospel?