TAble Talk Tuesday

We all know it is hard to bring God up in conversation. It is our hope that these simple questions will help you bring God into conversations and share a simple truth from scripture with your friends and family.

Talk: How would you describe God?

Text: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Colossians 1:15

Truth: If we want to know God we just need to look at Jesus and how He lived. 

Talk: What does the good life look like?
Text: Haggai 2:18-19 Consider from this day onward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month. Since the day that the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid, consider: Is the seed yet in the barn? Indeed, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have yielded nothing. But from this day on I will bless you.”
When did God bless them?
Truth: Blessing comes as you surrender your time, talents and treasures to God.

Talk: What makes someone a good example? Do you consider yourself a good example? Why or why not?
Text: Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
How are you doing at being an example?
Truth: No matter what your age, God wants to be an example right now.

Talk: How do you know if what you are doing is right or wrong? How do you define sin?
Text: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Truth: We all will face temptation, God determines what sin is, and God will always provide a way to be obedient to Him.

Talk: What do you think happens after you die? How do you go to heaven?
Text: James 4:14 Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.
Truth: We don’t know how long our life will be. Believe in Jesus today!

Talk: What did you do this last Sunday? Why did you choose to do those things?
Text: And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25
Truth: What we do on Sunday matters! How can we better honor God with our choices each and everyday?

Talk: What do you believe about Jesus?  What do you believe about God?
Text: Mark 8:31 “He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.”
Truth: Jesus Christ lived a perfect life, willingly surrendered His life in your place, and came back to life to defeat sin and death.

Talk: What is Holy Week (If they don’t know explain to them what this week is all about)?  What is the most meaningful day of Holy week to you and why?
Text: For event he Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Truth: Jesus died for you and me and without Him we are hopeless.

Talk: What was the most impactful day in human history? What impact did it have?
Text: But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  Luke 24:1-3
Truth:  Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The empty tomb signifies victory over sin for all who believe. This changes not just life, but the life to come.

Talk: How long do you think this world will exist?  What do you think will cause the end of the world?
Text: They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.” For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. 2 Peter 3:4-7
Truth: Jesus will come back, do you know Him?

Talk: What is the purpose of life?
Text: But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 1 Corinthians 12:18-20
Truth: God created you to use the gifts that he has given you for his glory.

Talk: What is your story (Tell me about your life)?
Text: I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.  Galatians 1:11-12
Truth: Our story needs to be the story of what God has done in us.

Talk: Who was Jesus? What impact does that have on your life?
Text: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
Truth: Jesus died and rose again to save all who will believe and because of that gift of life I now live fully sent for Him!

Talk: What’s the most expensive thing you have bought? How much debt would you go into to buy what you wanted?
Text: For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” Galatians 3:10-11
Truth: Our sin causes us to have a debt with God. Will you pay with your life or the life of Jesus?

Talk: What do you hope to inherit some day from your parents?
Text: So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:7
Truth: If you believe in Jesus you will inherit eternal life as a child and heir of God.

Talk: What's the farthest you have run? Why do you or don't you like to run?
Text: You were running so well who hindered you from obeying the truth? Galatians 5:7
Truth: Following God is like running a race. It takes effort and people may try to stop you, but keep running to achieve the goal.

Talk: How can I pray for you? Is there anything that you are struggling with right now?
Text: Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Truth: I am here for you and want to walk beside you. Know that I am praying for you!

Talk: What are you thankful for?
Text: For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, Ephesians 1:15-16
Truth: I give thanks for Jesus and what He did for me. Can I tell you about Him?

Talk: Why do you think there is so much division in the world today?
Text: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility Ephesians 2:13-14
Truth: There can only be lasting peace and unity in Christ.

Talk: What do you do to grow stronger? How would you strengthen your inner self?
Text:  that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Ephesians 3:16-17
Truth: God wants you to be strengthened spiritually by being rooted and grounded in love.

Talk: What is your favorite outfit? How long have you owned it? Do you have something that you have worn out and needed to get rid of because you wore it so many times?
Text:  assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,  and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.  Ephesians 4:21-24
Truth: In Christ we can be made new and get rid of the worn out life of sin. It’s an amazing trade!

Talk: Who do you want to be like or who have you wanted to be like?
Text: Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Ephesians 5:1-3
Truth: We are called to live like God!  Can we help each other do that?

Talk: How can I pray for you today?
Text: praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18
Truth: We can all use prayer and we are all called to pray. Let’s commit to praying for each other.

Talk: Who are you living for? Are you afraid to die? What do you think happens after you die?
Text: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.  But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. Philippians 1:21-24
Truth: While you are on this earth you are called to live fully for God and in Christ you can know that after you die you will live fully in heaven with God!

Talk: What do you complain about? How often do you read the Bible? What would you like to know more about in the Bible?
Text: Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Philippians 2:14-16
Truth: We have no reason to complain because in Christ we have all we need!

Talk: Do you think you will go to heaven when you die? Why?
Text: that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,  that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11
Truth: To go to heaven we must trust in Christ as our Lord and Savior and depend on nothing else.

Talk: Are you ever anxious or worried? What usually causes that?
Text: do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Truth: In all things focus on God and he will guard your heart and mind and bring you peace.

Talk: What are you thankful for?
Text: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, Colossians 1:3-5
Truth: We should be thankful for the hope we have in Christ and that should lead us to live in faith and love.

Talk: What is your favorite holiday?  Did you know that holiday comes from  the words holy and day?
Text: Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Colossians 2:16-17
Truth: Each week we have a Holy Day where we set a day aside for God. Would you join me at church this week?

Talk: What do you wish never existed? If you could get rid of one thing right now what would it be?
Text: Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. Colossians 3:5-6
Truth: We are to get rid of everything in our life that does not honor God!

Talk: What is something you wish you had? What is keeping you from getting it?
Text: As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. Matthew 13:22
Truth: There is nothing better than the Word of God. Seek that an everything else will come.

Talk: What is your favorite fruit? What fruit (attitude/action) does your life produce?
Text: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
Truth: The fruit of our life reflects our heart, priorities and connection to God.

Talk: Does your life reflect God or the world? How do you know?
Text: He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Matthew 13:37-39
Truth: Our life is growing one of the two seeds. Make sure your soil is receiving the right seed.

Talk: Is it fair the people go to hell? Is it fair that people go to heaven?
Text: But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Matthew 20:13-14
Truth: Hell is our deserved destination. Heaven is a free gift from God that we should be thankful for.

Talk: How do you respond to being told that you are wrong?
 Text: Nathan said to David, “You are the man! Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul. David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die. 2 Samuel 12:7,13
Truth: We all fall short of the glory of God and need to learn to receive correction with humility and repentance.

Talk: Is there anything you need help with? What do you believe about Jesus?
Text: Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9
Truth: Jesus loves you and He invites you to find a  Full life in Him!

Talk: Have you ever been lost? What does it mean to be lost in faith?
Text: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? Luke 15:4
Truth: Through Jesus we can be found and have eternal life with Him!

Talk: What is the smallest thing you have ever seen? What is the biggest group you have ever been a part of?
Text: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 18:19-20
Truth: Jesus is inviting you to be a part of His family. What is stopping you from doing that today?

Talk: How do you think the world will end? Are you ready for the world to end?
Text: “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. Mark 13:24-27
Truth: Jesus is coming back and when he does those who do not believe in Him will spend eternity in Hell and those who do believe will spend eternity in heaven.

Talk: What are you most passionate about and why? How do you show you support that cause?
Text: And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:2-3
Truth: Repentance reminds us to stand in agreement with God against sin. Do you stand in agreement with God against sin?

Talk: What is the most expensive thing you have ever purchased? What’s the most expensive gift you have received?
Text: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46
Truth: Salvation is the most expensive gift we could ever receive. It cost Jesus His life. Have you received it?

Talk: Who is your closest friend? Why are they your closest friend? How do they show they care about you?
Text: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:12-14
Truth: Jesus wants to be your closest friend and willingly gave His life for you!

Talk: When have you felt hopeless? When have you ever needed rescuing?
Text: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:17
Truth: Jesus came to rescue you from sin and bring you eternal hope!

Talk: Do you ever wish something could be new again? What do you wish could be like it once was?
Text: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
Truth: Jesus came to renew your heart and mind to be like God created it to be.

Talk: How would you define joy? How can you have joy in difficult times in your life?
Text: looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
Truth: The only way we can have joy at all times is when we keep our eyes on Jesus

Talk: How would you describe God?

Text: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Colossians 1:15

Truth: If we want to know God we just need to look at Jesus and how He lived.