Discussion Questions
- “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar (KJV) people, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” —1 Peter 2:9 According to this verse, what is the purpose of the peculiar community of Jesus? How does that relate to our posture toward the world?
- What is your earliest recollection of church? How did it shape your understanding of God and of sharing life with others?
- What would a good and beautiful community look like? If you have encountered a good and beautiful community, describe your experience and what that was like.
- Read aloud Romans 12:1–2. As a group, create a list of words and phrases from this passage that point to the peculiarity of Christians. Explain why you have chosen those words.
- How does the “renewing of our minds” lead us to not be “conformed to this world”?
- Refer to Ephesians 2:8–10 and Romans 12:3–18. In light of the fact that we are God’s workmanship designed to do good works in our world, what practical steps can we (as individuals, as a small group, and as a church) take to become this type of peculiar community? What step will you commit to this week?