In the second week of our series, Generation to Generation, pastor Norton Herbst explains the formative events and paradigms of each generation. Ultimately, this leads to us asking — how do the experiences of each generation impact their faith journey?

Discussion Questions for Generation to Generation Pt2 | January 12, 2020 | Click here for a printable version of the discussion questions.
Key Passages: Lamentations 5:19, Psalm 145:3-4, Luke 1:46-50

Discussion Questions

  1. Using the chart below: what generation were your parents? How did they fit some of the characteristics described of their generation?
  2. What about you? What is your generation? How were you shaped by some of the characteristics described of your generation?
  3. If you could pick other songs or films that represent the tendencies and outlook of your generation, what would they be?
  4. Spend some time talking about faith. How is the journey of faith influenced by the characteristics of each generation represented in the group?
  5. How did this message challenge you specifically regarding your own generation?
  6. Who did you think of that is not in your generation and how did this message challenge you specifically regarding them?

Moving Forward

  • This message is less about doing something and more about becoming aware of something. This week, be aware of the tendencies and challenges you discussed in your group.