LifeGroup Questions

Sermon Passage: 1 John 5:16-17

Sermon Title: Sin Unto Death

Sermon Big Idea:

We are blessed by God’s love and promise to answer prayer that is according to his will. Our prayers should be properly focused on spiritual faithfulness.

Sermon Points:

  1. Pray powerfully for the wandering (1 John 5:16)

  2. Know that there is a sin unto death (1 John 5:16)

  3. Take all sin is serious (1 John 5:17)

Questions: (Use, modify, be selective according to the needs of your LifeGroup)

  1. Of what significance is it that the promises related to answered prayer often come in the context of addressing sin in a brother’s life? (Matt 6:9-13; 7:1-12; James 5:17-20; 1 John 5:14-17)

  2. How does knowing that there is “a sin unto death” shape our perspective on personal sin and discipleship? (Matt 18:6-7; Mark 9:43-48; Gal 6:1; Col 3:16)

  3. How does the example of Moses interceding for Israel (Ex 32:9–14; Num 14:11–20) encourage us to pray for others today?

  4. What is the difference between sin that leads to death and sin that does not (1 John 5:16; Prov 29:1; 1 Cor 11:30)?

  5. Why is it important to treat all sin seriously even if it does not lead to death (1 John 5:17; Romans 6:23; Galatians 6:7–8)?

Side Passages:

  • Examples of believers disciplined by death: 1 Kings 13:24; Acts 5:1-11; 1 Cor 11:27-30

  • Examples of unbelievers punished by death: 1 Samuel 2:12–36; 4:10–11; Acts 12:20–23