Supernatural Empowerment

Discussion Questions:

1) Was there anything from the sermon or the passage that stuck out to you?

2) The parable of the talents shows servants who either invested or buried what their master entrusted to them. What fears or doubts have caused you to "bury" abilities or opportunities God has given you?

3) Scripture teaches that every believer receives manifestations of the Spirit for the common good. How have you seen God use your natural abilities or spiritual sensitivities to benefit others, even in small ways?

4) The servant with one talent compared himself to those with more and let fear paralyze him. When has comparison with others prevented you from using what God has given you?

5) Love is the ultimate purpose behind all spiritual gifts and abilities. Share about a time when someone used their gifts to show you God's love in a practical way.

6) Churches and individuals can become defensive, trying to protect what they have rather than investing it for God's kingdom. What would it look like for you to move from a defensive to an active posture in using your gifts this week?