Holy Ground/Open Door • June 7, 2026
The Tabernacle: Holy Ground/Open Door • Part 4
Discussion Guide

Here is a simple guide to help spark discussion within your group:

Say What?
So What?
Now What?

Say What?

Discuss what you heard Pastor David say.

What ideas were the most impactful to me?
Was there anything that didn’t make sense to me?
In my own words, summarize the key points of this message.

So What?

Discuss how this message intersects with your day-to-day life.

How does this message challenge my thinking/my thoughts & beliefs?
What feelings do these ideas stir up in me?
Are there any actions I need to take to respond to God’s Word?

Now What?

Discuss specific steps you plan to take to apply this message to your life.

What do I need to stop doing?
What do I need to start doing?
Who can I ask to hold me accountable to the commitment I am making?

HELPFUL DISCUSSION GROUP GUIDELINES

It's a good idea for every group to put words to their shared values, expectations, and commitments. Such guidelines will help you avoid unspoken agendas and unmet expectations. We recommend you discuss your guidelines during your first session together — in order to lay the foundation for a healthy group experience. Feel free to modify anything that does not work for your group.

We agree to the following values:

CLEAR PURPOSE To grow healthy spiritual lives by building a healthy discussion group community
GROUP ATTENDANCE To give priority to the group meeting (call if I am absent or late)
SAFE ENVIRONMENT To create a safe place where people can be heard and feel loved (no quick answers, snap judgments, or simple fixes)
BE CONFIDENTIAL To keep anything that is shared strictly confidential and within the group
CONFLICT RESOLUTION To avoid gossip and to immediately resolve any concerns by following the principles of Matthew 18:15-17
SPIRITUAL HEALTH To give group members permission to speak into my life and help me live a healthy, balanced spiritual life that is pleasing to God
LIMIT OUR FREEDOM To limit our freedom by not serving or consuming alcohol during small group meetings or events so as to avoid causing a weaker brother or sister to stumble (1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Romans 14:19-21)
WELCOME NEWCOMERS To invite friends who might benefit from this study and warmly welcome newcomers
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS To get to know the other members of the group and pray for them regularly
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