Week of October 17

1. Read 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5.
2. How did you first learn about God? Who were your first teachers and influences? If you could describe your "theology" about God that you received growing up, how would you describe it?
3. v. 14-17. Are you confident that you could read the Bible for yourself? Why or why not? What do you think the Bible has to teach you right now?
4. Where do you think Scripture comes from? From God? From man? From both?
5. 4:1-4. What do you think of Father Mike's point that everyone has a calling? How could your study of Scripture inform, direct and encourage this calling?
6. Can you think of a time when God spoke to you through Scripture or a sermon?
7. What are some ways you can put what you know and have learned about God into practice?
8. v. 5. Are your best days of ministry to the Lord ahead of you or behind you? What obstacles do you have that must be overcome? How can your group help you?