February 2024 Wednesday Study Questions

February 7: Spiritual Growth

1. What is the most recent spiritual lesson you have learned from observing nature? Why do you think we so often learn important lessons from creation?
2. Recall a time when you missed an important step in a process and it changed the outcome of a situation. Why was that step so important? What did you learn from this experience?
3. Why do you think daily attention and effort is so important for spiritual growth? In what other areas of your life do you notice the value of daily care and attention?
4. How do you remember to prioritize your spiritual growth each day? How is your life enriched when you spend time with God in this way?
5. Who in your life most encourages you to take time each day to pray and meditate on God’s word? What role does your faith community play in your spiritual life?

February 14: Ash Wednesday

1. Have you ever given something up for Lent? Do you find this practice meaningful? Why or why not?
2. Would you ever consider giving up a grudge, anger, or resentment for Lent? How do you think that would feel? What do you think might happen?
3. The writer’s congregation burned slips of paper to symbolize letting go. Have you ever done something similar? If so, what was your experience? If not, what physical practices help you to let go of something?
4. Why do you think releasing our negative feelings is so freeing? How do you think holding on to those feelings affects us long term?
5. Are you planning to give something up for Lent this year? If so, what will you give up? If not, what other ways do you plan to honor the season of Lent?

February 21: Fully Charged

1. Today’s writer draws a comparison between spiritual energy and a battery. What image do you feel best represents you and your spiritual energy? Why?
2. When do you notice your spiritual energy is drained the most? What are the biggest drains on your spiritual energy?
3. When do you find your spiritual energy is best replenished? How does the Holy Spirit rejuvenate you? In what ways do you strive to preserve that energy?
4. Do you think distractions and energy draws lead you away from God? If so, how? If not, what keeps you near to God despite distractions?
5. How can you tell when your spiritual energy is getting low? How does prayer, worship, Bible study, and Christian fellowship restore your spiritual energy? What else restores your spiritual energy?

February 28: God Hears Our Cries

1. When has fellowship with other Christians provided you comfort and peace during a trying time? Why do you think praying and worshiping with fellow believers can be such a comfort?
2. Have you ever attended worship with a knot of worry inside you? Did the worry fade as you worshiped, or did you simply worship in spite of it? What was that experience like?
3. Has anyone ever prayed for you when you didn’t have the words to pray? Have you ever prayed for someone who didn’t have the words? Describe those experiences.
4. How are you encouraged to know that God hears your cries even before you voice them? What scriptures most remind you of God’s constant listening and care?
5. When you know someone in your community is hurting, what do you do? How do you offer them love and support? How does your community do the same for you?