MARCH 16, 2025 | scouting report
Questions to dig deeper into this week’s topic:
- When was a time that you received feedback that was painful to hear, but ultimately helped you grow?
- Think about your own Johari Window (see slides). Which of the four quadrants would you estimate is the biggest for you? Why do you say that?
- Now read Matthew 16:13-25. In regards to what we know about Simon Peter from the Bible: which facts about him are in the Arena? Which facts were Blind Spots to Peter? What things might have been part of Peter’s Facade? Conversely, how much about Peter was Jesus fully aware of?
- How much of your own self is known by Jesus? As a result, what does Jesus think/feel about you, in His judgment? (Hint: If you need help with this second question, look up Mark 1:40-41.)
- Based on Jesus’ unfailing lovingkindness for you, you are empowered to enlarge your “Arena.” Which of the following three steps feels most urgent to you to take? What immediate action can you take to implement that step in your life?
A) Minimize your “Facade”: Be proactive to confess your mistakes and fears to God and to others.
B) Minimize your “Deep Waters”: Be proactive to discover God’s unique design for you.
C) Minimize your “Blind Spots”: Be proactive to accept feedback on your strengths and weaknesses.
