DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What are some of the feelings you experience when you are alone (or when you feel alone)?

2. How can our past accomplishments affect the way we feel about ourselves and the way we either bring people close to us or push people away from us?

3. Paul had Barnabas to help him get connected to the other Christians after his conversion. Why is it so important that we have someone like a Barnabas to help us as we walk out our faith journey? What are the pitfalls of not having someone like this?

4. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. What are the benefits of living life together?

5. Why do you think it is so important to have a mentor and to be a mentor when it comes to our faith journey? Give some practical examples from your life of how this has affected your journey.