Group Meeting Eight

Discussion Questions:

1. This is the final meeting of our Bury Your Ordinary small group. As you reflect on the last seven meetings together, what has been most impactful for you? How have you grown or been stretched?

2. Chapter 9 deals with the habit of replication: building an intentional circle of discipleship. On pages 190–192, Justin emphasizes the importance of a real-life model in spiritual growth. He tells the story of how his son couldn’t draw an accurate sketch of a dog without looking at a picture. Who in your life has given you a picture of
Christian maturity? How has this example impacted you?
3. Spiritual growth requires that you open your life to other Christians. On pages 194–195, Justin shares about the time he met Shawn and saw intentional community lived out in practical ways. What challenged you about this story? What could you do to give more access to godly community in your life?
4. As the Bury Your Ordinary curriculum ends, what’s next for your small group? Have you considered starting a CORE Group to more deeply apply the seven discipleship habits outlined in Bury Your Ordinary? (For more information, visit www.voxchurch.org/core.)

5. Have you ever intentionally discipled anyone? Have you ever deeply invested in the spiritual growth of another? On pages 202–206, Justin
outlines the anatomy of a disciple-maker. What was most challenging to you about that list of characteristics?

6. On pages 209–210, the themes discussed in Bury Your Ordinary come full circle. In the end, all of these habits are intended to stretch your heart and grow your love for God. Growth in agape, or sacrificial love, is the essence of spiritual maturity. How have the truths in this book and small group study grown your love?