Reflection & Discussion Questions

Small Group Discussion Guide

 June 2025

  1. What helps you recognise when God might be speaking to you?
  2. Have you ever had a thought or feeling that you believed was from God? What was it like?
  3. How can you tell the difference between God’s voice and your thoughts or feelings?
  4. Do think it’s important to talk with others when we’re trying to discern God’s guidance? Why?
  5. What’s one way you can make space to listen for God’s voice this week?

 

 June 2025

Theme: Making space to hear God in silence

Opening Prayer

Begin with a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the conversation and open hearts to listen.

 Warm-Up
Questions

  1. What’s one word that comes to mind when you hear the word “silence”?
  2. Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt God spoke to you—through a whisper, a thought, a
    scripture, or a sense of peace?

 Scripture Reflection

Read aloud: 1 Kings 19:1–13

  • What stands out to you in Elijah’s story?
  • Why do you think God chose to speak through a whisper rather than the dramatic signs?

Discussion Questions

Personal Reflection

  1. In your own prayer life, do you find yourself doing more talking or listening?
  2. What fears or challenges do you face when it comes to listening for God’s voice?

Group Reflection

  1. The sermon mentioned three fears: silence, discomfort, and misinterpretation. Which of these do you relate to most, and why?
  2. How does our modern lifestyle (noise, busyness, distractions) affect our ability to hear from God?

Spiritual Insight

  1. Elijah hid in a cave—what might your “cave” look like? Where do you retreat when you’re afraid or
    overwhelmed?
  2. The whisper didn’t come with content—it came with presence. What does that say about God’s desire for
    relationship over instruction?

Practical Application

  1. What’s one small step you can take this week to create space for silence and listening?
  2. Would you be willing to try 2–5 minutes of silence each day this week? What might help you stay focused
    during that time?

Group Practice (Optional)

End your session with 90 seconds of silence together. You can display the prayer from your sermon:

“Speak God, your beloved is listening.”