https://youtu.be/yLlRPnv9wsk
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some practical ways to discern what God is up to in your community or church?
2. How might the idea that God is already at work in the world change the way you approach your daily activities?
3. Tod Bolsinger suggests that even a megachurch is small in the grand scheme of God’s work. How can this perspective foster humility within a church community?
4. Tod Bolsinger mentioned a shift in his prayer practice, starting the day by recognizing God’s ongoing work. How could adjusting your prayer routine to acknowledge God’s prior work influence your daily life?
5. Why is it important to listen to the hopes, fears, and experiences of the people around us, including those outside the church? How can this practice help us join in God’s work?
6. How does understanding the cultural and societal context of your community aid in discerning where God is already at work?
7. Tod discussed the practice of praying at night and trusting God to work while he sleeps. How could incorporating a similar routine impact your faith and daily life?
8. What does it mean to pray for God’s kingdom to come and will to be done “on earth as it is in heaven” in practical terms for your daily interactions?
9. How can churches reframe their role from leading God’s mission to following God’s already present work? What challenges might arise in making this shift?
10. Reflect on a time when you recognized God’s work outside the church walls. How did this experience shape your faith and ministry?
