Bethany Community Church

Sunday, January 22, 2012 | Pastor Richard Dahlstrom

What sets us apart as a species is our potential to pass truth on to subsequent generations so that they can build on those who have gone before.  Without teaching, each generation starts over. To be effective though, teaching needs not only to be given by the teacher, but it also needs to be received by the student. Because of this, every teacher needs to do everything in their power to help each student receive that which is being taught.  Today we’ll see significant truths about how a person finds their calling, how they sustain their calling, and how effective teaching reflects the character of Jesus.  Sunday Bulletin

 Sermon Discussion Questions | Pastor Nancy Eckardt

1. Can you think of a teacher who has impacted you?
2. What role has teaching played in your growth?
3. How has your teaching impacted others?
4. How have you seen God’s direction in the context of your vocation?
5. Can you think of a time when you had to let go of your expectations in order to embrace your calling?
6. Our calling will be related to what you love to do and what your are good at.  How does this relate to your your sense of calling?
7. What role does joy play in your work?
8. When have you wanted to give up in your job?  What sustains you?
9. Where do you find camaraderie among your co-workers?  How can you cultivate camaraderie in your workplace?
10. How has God used your co-workers to reveal Himself or teach you something about yourself?
11. What are you currently learning in your context?  How does your calling require you to be more dependent on God?
12. How do you incorporate invitation in your your interaction with others?