Grow Deeper. Together.
ROCK Method
In our church, we have a method that we use for small groups called ROCK. Just like SOAP, it helps small groups take what everyone has been learning and turn it into real conversation, accountability, and genuine growth. It gives structure to discussions, making it easier for everyone to share, reflect, and apply God’s Word together in a meaningful way.
Read
Come to your small group having already engaged with God’s Word through Sunday messages, Bible reading, and personal study. Bring what you’ve learned with you, because the group conversation only goes as deep as the preparation that went into it.
Connect
Spiritual growth happens through community—by praying, encouraging, and being real with one another.
Observe
Reflect on what stood out and what God is revealing, and share your insights so the group can grow deeper together.
Kairos
What is God asking you to do right now? A Kairos moment is a God-given opportunity the requires a response—not eventually, but now. Your group is the perfect place to identify those moments, commit to them out load, and follow up on them next time you gather.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Psalm 23
(You can also connect with the missions theme: Matthew 28:19–20)
Psalm 23 shows that God is our Shepherd. He leads us, provides for us, and stays with us—even in hard or unfamiliar places.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- In what area of your life do you need to trust God as your Shepherd right now?
- When you go through stress or difficult situations, how can you rely on God’s presence instead of fear?
- What is one practical way you can follow God’s guidance in your daily decisions this week?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- Right now, where in your life do you feel worried or lacking—and how can you trust God to take care of you in that area?
- When you go through stressful or “dark” moments, what helps you remember that God is with you?
- In your daily routine, what is one small step you can take to follow God’s leading instead of just doing things your own way?
He Leads Me to Rest
Psalm 23:2–3
God, our Shepherd, sees when we are tired and leads us to rest. He brings us to a safe place, gives us peace, and restores our soul.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you feel tired or overwhelmed, how can you allow God to give you rest instead of trying to handle everything on your own?
- What is one area of your life right now where you need God to restore or refresh you?
- What is one practical way you can follow God’s guidance in your decisions this week instead of relying only on yourself?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- Lately, where in your life do you feel most tired, stressed, or overwhelmed—and how can you let God give you rest there?
- When you feel unsure about a decision, what usually guides you—and how can you start letting God lead you instead?
- What is one small thing you can change in your routine this week to allow God to refresh and restore you?
Your Story Isn’t Over
Genesis 50:20
Joseph tells his brothers that even though they meant to harm him, God used it for good. His story shows that God can turn pain, betrayal, and hardship into something good for His purpose.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you read the verse, what two intentions do you see—what people meant to do and what God meant to do?
- When you think about your own experiences, what do you notice about how something meant to hurt can still lead to something good?
- As you observe the verse, what stands out to you about how God works differently from human intentions in difficult situations?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- Is there a painful situation in your life that you can begin to trust God with, believing He can bring something good out of it?
- How can you choose to respond differently when someone hurts you, knowing God can use it for good?
- What is one step you can take this week to let God work through a difficult experience instead of holding on to bitterness?
Prepared Before Promoted
Genesis 39:2–4
(You can also reference Genesis 41 & James 1:2–4)
God was with Joseph, and he succeeded even as a slave. His master saw that God was with him and trusted him with everything. Joseph stayed faithful, and God gave him favor.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you read the passage, what do you notice about Joseph’s situation and who was with him?
- When you think about your own life, what do you observe about how God’s presence can affect a person’s work or responsibilities?
- Have you ever noticed someone whose life or attitude stood out in a good way? As you observe the passage, what made Joseph stand out to others?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- In your current situation (school, work, or home), how can you stay faithful and do your best like Joseph?
- How can you become more aware of God’s presence in your daily responsibilities?
- What is one way you can live or act this week so that others can see something different in you?
From Guilt to Grace
Genesis 42:1–24
Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt for food during a famine and meet Joseph without recognizing him. Joseph tests them, and they begin to feel guilty for what they did to him. God uses this moment to reveal their past sin and lead them toward change.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you’re under pressure (like lack, stress, or family problems), how do you usually respond—and what would it look like to respond better?
- Is there a past mistake or guilt that still comes to your mind? What step can you take to face it honestly instead of avoiding it?
- Have you ever been in a situation where you felt exposed or confronted? How can you choose humility and truth in moments like that?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- When you face a difficult situation, how can you respond wisely instead of out of fear or pressure?
- Is there something from your past that still affects your choices today? How can you bring that to God?
- How can you choose honesty and humility in situations where you might be tempted to hide the truth?
When You Have Nothing Left
1 Kings 17:8–16
The story of Elijah and the widow—when she had almost nothing left, God asked her to trust Him first… and He provided daily.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- Have you ever been asked to give something even when you had very little? In the passage, what did Elijah ask the widow to do, and how did she respond?
- When you look at the widow’s situation, what do you notice about her condition and how it influenced her decision?
- What stands out to you about what happened after she obeyed, and what do you observe from that outcome?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- When you feel like you don’t have enough, how can you still choose to trust God and give?
- Who is someone you can help this week, even if it requires sacrifice on your part?
- What is one area in your life where you need to obey God first and trust Him to provide afterward?
God Isn’t Done Yet
1 Kings 17:17–24
The widow’s son becomes sick and dies, and she questions Elijah. Elijah cries out to God, and God brings the boy back to life. Through this, the widow sees that God’s power is real and that His word is true.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you feel like you don’t have enough, how can you still choose to trust God and give?
- Who is someone you can help this week, even if it requires sacrifice on your part?
- What is one area in your life where you need to obey God first and trust Him to provide afterward?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- When you face a painful or unexpected situation, how can you bring your emotions honestly to God like the widow did?
- In times of crisis, what can you learn from Elijah’s response about trusting God and praying?
- What is one situation in your life right now where you need to rely on God’s power instead of your own understanding?
God Will Make a Way
Philippians 4:13
Paul shares that his strength does not come from himself but from Christ. No matter the situation—whether in need or in plenty—he can endure and remain faithful because Christ gives him the strength.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- When you read the verse, what does Paul say he can do, and through whom?
- When you think about your own life, what do you notice about where your strength usually comes from compared to what Paul says?
- As you observe the verse, what stands out to you about depending on Christ’s strength instead of your own in difficult situations?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- What is one situation in your life right now where you need to rely on Christ’s strength instead of your own?
- When you feel weak or overwhelmed, how can you remind yourself that your strength comes from Christ?
- What is one practical step you can take this week to trust God and depend on His strength in your daily life?
Sharing the Gospel and Our Lives
First Epistle to the Thessalonians 2:8 (NIV)
“So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
Paul shows that ministry is not just about preaching the Gospel, but also sharing life. Even through suffering, he chose to love and serve people sincerely.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- Is there someone in their in your life who shared both God’s word and their life with you? What did that look like?
- What do you notice about how love is shown when someone goes beyond words and actually shares their life with others?
- Have you observed someone who serves others with joy and genuine care? What made it stand out to you?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- How can you share not only God’s Word but also your life with someone this week?
- Who is one person you can intentionally love and care for more deeply, beyond just words?
- What is one practical way you can serve others with joy and sincerity like Paul did?
Refuge or Ruin
Book of Proverbs 10:29
“The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.”
God’s way never changes—what changes is our heart. “Blameless” means a sincere, repentant heart walking in integrity, not perfection.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- In your everyday life (school, home, or friends), where can you choose to do what is right even if it’s hard?
- Have you ever experienced trouble because of a wrong choice? What would you do differently now?
- When life feels unstable or stressful, how can you rely more on God instead of your own way?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- In your daily life, what is one way you can choose to walk in “the way of the Lord”?
- Is there any area in your life where you feel headed toward trouble instead of peace? What change can you make?
- How can you start building a life that finds security in doing what is right, even when it’s hard?
God in the Middle Seasons
First Book of Kings 17:7–8
1 Kings 17:7–8 (Theme Summary)
Elijah obeyed God and stayed by the brook where God provided for him. But “sometime later, the brook dried up.” Then the word of the Lord came again.
Even in obedience, the brook still dried up—but God was not absent.
What caught your attention in the text?
Share this question with your small group.
- Have you ever experienced something you depended on suddenly being gone? What happened in the verse when the brook dried up?
- What do you notice about what God did right after Elijah faced this problem?
- When you observe how God spoke to Elijah, what stands out to you about how He gives direction in difficult situations?
What is God leading you to do right now?
- When something you depend on is taken away, how can you respond in faith like Elijah?
- How can you become more attentive to God’s direction during difficult or uncertain moments?
- What is one step you can take this week to trust God when your situation suddenly changes?