Here are 25 proven topics, each with a key passage and ready-to-use discussion questions. Whether you’re leading a men’s group, women’s study, couples’ group, or mixed fellowship, you’ll find something that fits.
Foundational Topics
1. Who Is God? Understanding His Character
Key passage: Exodus 34:6-7
Discussion questions:
- How would you describe God to someone who’s never heard of Him?
- Which attribute of God is most comforting to you right now? Why?
- How does understanding God’s character change how you approach prayer?
2. The Authority of Scripture
Key passage: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Discussion questions:
- What does it mean that Scripture is “God-breathed”?
- How do you handle passages that are difficult to understand or accept?
- In what area of life do you need to let Scripture have more authority?
3. What Is the Gospel?
Key passage: Romans 3:21-26
Discussion questions:
- How would you explain the gospel in 60 seconds to a friend?
- What’s the difference between religion and the gospel?
- How does understanding the gospel change daily life, not just eternal destiny?
Practical Life Topics
4. Managing Anxiety and Worry
Key passage: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34
5. Biblical Wisdom for Financial Stewardship
Key passage: Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 6:19-21
6. Navigating Conflict in Relationships
Key passage: Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:25-32
7. Work, Calling, and Purpose
Key passage: Colossians 3:23-24, Jeremiah 29:11
8. Parenting with Biblical Wisdom
Key passage: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 22:6
9. Biblical View of Marriage
Key passage: Ephesians 5:22-33, Genesis 2:18-25
Spiritual Growth Topics
10. Developing a Prayer Life
Key passage: Matthew 6:5-13 (The Lord’s Prayer)
Discussion questions:
- What’s your biggest struggle with prayer? Consistency? Focus? Knowing what to say?
- What can we learn about prayer from the way Yeshua taught His disciples to pray?
- How has prayer changed a specific situation in your life?
11. Understanding and Using Spiritual Gifts
Key passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8
12. The Role of the Holy Spirit
Key passage: John 14:15-27, Acts 2:1-4
13. Fasting: What, Why, and How
Key passage: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:6-7
14. Studying the Bible Effectively
Key passage: Psalm 119:105, Joshua 1:8
Character and Virtue Topics
15. Forgiveness: Receiving and Extending
Key passage: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13
Discussion questions:
- Who is the hardest person you’ve ever had to forgive?
- What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
- How does understanding God’s forgiveness of us change how we forgive others?
16. Humility in a Self-Promoting World
Key passage: Philippians 2:3-11
17. Integrity When No One Is Watching
Key passage: Proverbs 10:9, Daniel 6:1-5
18. Patience and Trusting God’s Timing
Key passage: James 5:7-8, Psalm 27:14
19. Generosity and Contentment
Key passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Philippians 4:11-13
Deeper Theological Topics
20. The Relationship Between Old and New Testaments
Key passage: Matthew 5:17-20, Hebrews 8:6-13
21. Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
Key passage: Romans 8:28-39, Job 1-2
22. What Happens After Death?
Key passage: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
23. Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God
Key passage: Ephesians 6:10-18
24. The Biblical Feasts and Their Meaning
Key passage: Leviticus 23, Colossians 2:16-17
25. Identity in Christ
Key passage: Ephesians 1:3-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Discussion questions:
- Where do you tend to find your identity outside of Christ?
- Which truth about your identity in Him is hardest to believe?
- How would your daily life change if you fully lived out your identity in Christ?
Tips for Leading These Topics
- Don’t lecture — facilitate. Your job is to ask good questions, not have all the answers.
- Create safety. What’s shared in the group stays in the group.
- Start with easier topics and progress to deeper ones as trust builds.
- Always point back to Scripture. Opinions are interesting; God’s Word is authoritative.
- End with application. Ask: “What’s one thing you’ll do differently this week based on what we studied?”
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right topic for my group?
Consider your group’s maturity level, current life stage, and any themes that keep coming up in conversation. If people are stressed, study anxiety. If there’s relational conflict, study forgiveness. Meet people where they are.
How many weeks should we spend on one topic?
Most topics work well as a single session. Deeper topics (suffering, marriage, spiritual gifts) benefit from 2-3 weeks of study. Pay attention to your group’s engagement — if discussion is still lively, keep going.
What if our group gets off topic?
Gently redirect: “That’s a great thought — let’s come back to it. For now, let’s look at what the passage says about…” Off-topic tangents often reveal what people actually need to discuss, so note them for future sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right topic for my group?
Consider your group’s maturity level, current life stage, and any themes that keep coming up in conversation. If people are stressed, study anxiety. If there’s relational conflict, study forgiveness. Meet people where they are.
How many weeks should we spend on one topic?
Most topics work well as a single session. Deeper topics (suffering, marriage, spiritual gifts) benefit from 2-3 weeks of study. Pay attention to your group’s engagement — if discussion is still lively, keep going.
What if our group gets off topic?
Gently redirect: “That’s a great thought — let’s come back to it. For now, let’s look at what the passage says about…” Off-topic tangents often reveal what people actually need to discuss, so note them for future sessions.
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