Small Group Study Guide
Session Three: Take Action
This session is based on chapter three of the “Someone Like You” book (pg. 23)
Start the session by watching the session three video featured above (16 mins) – you may wish to take notes during the video.
Icebreaker and Discussion
1. Have you ever passed up an opportunity and regretted it later? Alternatively, was there a time you stepped up and took action, and you’re thankful for it?
2. It’s estimated that 4.2 million youth, young adults, and teens experience homelessness in the United States each year. Do you think this is common knowledge? Why or why not?
3. What do you believe are the best ways to help youth who are struggling with homelessness?
Video Review
4. Was there a particular moment during Brian’s story of founding HOPE 4 Youth that stood out to you?
5. Can you think of something you were intimidated to try at first, but now seems perfectly normal?
6. Does the thought of serving others face-to-face seem intimidating or comfortable? Why?
7. What caught your attention during Brian’s stories of impact?
Scripture Exploration
8. Read 2 Timothy 1:6-7. What is the gift of God mentioned in this verse?
9. What does it mean to fan it into flame, and what steps can we take to achieve this?
10. This passage encourages us to be fearless and harness God’s power. Do you believe we’re called to take risks in our faith journey? How do we discern what is bold from what is simply reckless?
11. Read Galatians 5:22-23. This verse lists nine things that manifest in our lives as a result of God’s Spirit. Give a practical example of what each of them might look like in practice.
12. Read James 1:22-25. Why does James use a mirror as a metaphor? How can looking into God’s Word change the way we interact with people?
Application and Closing Thoughts
13. Brian was deeply impacted by listening to the Bible while running. Do you have a method for studying God’s Word on a daily basis?
14. During the course of this series, have you felt a call to take action on something in your life? If so, note this as a prayer request.
Prayer Time
Take turns having each person in your small group share prayer requests, then close your time by praying over these requests. Make a special note to pray for youth who are experiencing homelessness. Optionally, a volunteer can take notes and send them to group members or share them in such a way that everyone can edit and access them. This allows your group to continue praying over these requests throughout the week.