message discussion questions

Each week, we'll share some reflection questions to help you dive deeper into this week's message. Use these as discussion with your family, roommates, small group, or use them as journal prompts!


We've also put together a simple guide for life groups who want to discuss the message as their group study time each week. Click below to download the guide!


Message DISCUSSION GUIDE

Message Discussion Questions

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  • Hospitality begins by clearing space — not in our homes, but in our hearts. Before we can make room for others, Jesus invites us to slow down, sit at His feet, and make room for Him. When we do, peace replaces pressure and presence takes the place of hurry.


    Purpose: To prepare hearts for Make Room: 40 Days of Hospitality by reflecting on what needs clearing, not adding. This week sets the posture — it’s about preparing space for God to move before the official start next week.

    Key Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Romans 12:2, Psalm 46:10


    Group Focus: Before we make room for others, we must first make room for God. Hospitality begins with stillness — clearing space in a crowded life to notice His presence.


    Leader Devotion & Reflection: Hospitality begins inward — it’s about clearing space in us before offering space to others. Jesus didn’t scold Martha for serving; He invited her to pause. What He wanted wasn’t perfection, but presence.

    Reflect:

    • Where has my soul become too full to hear from God?
    • What could I intentionally clear or slow down this week to make room for Him?

    Leader Prayer: “Lord, help me slow my pace enough to sit at Your feet. Clear the clutter that keeps me distracted. As I lead, may I first learn to host Your presence — to make room for You, so that others will sense Your peace through me.”


    Icebreaker — “Clutter Check”

    What’s one space in your home or life that tends to get cluttered — your garage, your calendar, your phone, your inbox, your mind?
    What usually fills it up, and how does that mirror the way our hearts can become crowded?


    Discussion Guide

    1. The message reminded us that you can’t “be still” and “be busy” at the same time. What might “being still” look like for you in this season?
    2. In what ways do you relate more to Martha (doing for God) or Mary (being with God)? How do you balance the two?
    3. Trent said, “Growth isn’t about more seed, it’s about more space.” What’s one area of your life that may need space cleared so God can grow something new?
    4. Sometimes, we measure our faith by how busy we are for God instead of how close we are to Him. How can this group help one another stay centered on presence rather than performance?
    5. Over these next 40 days, what’s one hope or prayer you have for what God might do in you and through you?

    Real-Time Practice — “The Quiet Minute”

    Before closing, invite everyone to sit in one minute of silence.

    “Take a deep breath. Picture the crowded parts of your life — and now picture making space for Jesus there. Ask Him to show you where He wants to meet you in the next 40 days.”


    End with a brief, unhurried prayer inviting peace and expectation into the weeks ahead.