The Big Idea:

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1. What are we doing here?

2. Are we under attack?

3. Are you a Diaspora?

4. Given the state of marriage and family, not only in culture but also in the church, what can we do to persevere together to the end?

• Synagoguing

• Discipleship

• Surrender
  

Discussion Questions

1. If married, what are the pressures you face to keep your marriage and family together? If not married, what do you think will be the greatest pressures you will face in your future relationships-whether you marry or not?

2. Answer ONE of the following...

• Your marriage and family are under attack." AGREE/DISAGREE. Explain your answer.

• The church in America is a Diaspora." AGREE/DISAGREE. Explain your answer.

3. According to Matthew 22:29 and Hebrews 10:25, what are some ways God has given us to persevere in times like these?

4. Who picks you up and puts you back in the fire when you grow cold? Consider telling that person how much you appreciate them helping you to persevere.