Life Group Study - March 15th, 2026

1) Connection Is a Ministry of Presence

Read: Colossians 4:5–6; Luke 19:1–7

Context: Jesus consistently built relational bridges before speaking transformational truth. Zacchaeus was seen before he was changed.

Say: We often want God-moments without God-paced relationships. But in the Kingdom, presence often precedes impact.

Ask (go slow): Where are you tempted to rush past relationship into results? How does Jesus’ approach to Zacchaeus challenge our modern urgency? What might it look like this week to simply be present with your one? What fears tend to surface when you think about reaching out?

Support Scriptures: John 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:8

2) Small Steps, Not Big Leaps

Read: Proverbs 11:30; Luke 16:10

Context: Spiritual influence rarely begins with dramatic moments. It grows through consistent, faithful steps.

Say: We are not forcing spiritual conversations — we are faithfully building spiritual bridges.

Ask: What small step feels most natural for you this week? Which of these feels most doable right now?
1. Send a thoughtful text
2. Ask a caring question
3. Grab coffee or lunch
4. Offer practical help
Where do you tend to overcomplicate what could be simple obedience? How might consistency matter more than intensity here?

3) Trust God With the Timing

Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1; 1 Corinthians 3:6–7

Context: We prepare the soil. God produces the growth.

Say: This week is not about visible results. It is about faithful presence. The Kingdom often moves quietly before it moves visibly.

Ask:

Scripture References: John 13:34–35, Romans 12:10–13, Hebrews 10:24–25, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 3:15–16, Philippians 2:4, Proverbs 27:17, Acts 2:46–47