Life Group Discussion Questions
Two Miles of Ditch
JJ Johnson
May 24, 2026
This week we talked about the “ditches” on both sides of the road — fear and arrogance. Which ditch do you think people are more naturally drawn toward today? Which one are you personally more tempted to fall into?
Read Joshua 6:1–5. Jericho looked impossible, yet God called His people to worship, trust, and obey before they saw the walls fall. Why do you think dependence on God can feel so difficult when we face overwhelming situations in life or culture?
Read Joshua 7:2–5. After the victory at Jericho, Israel approached Ai with self-confidence instead of dependence on God. Why do you think success, familiarity, or certainty can sometimes make us less dependent on God?
The message said:
“Fear says, ‘What if God isn’t enough?’
Arrogance says, ‘I don’t really need Him.’”
How do you see those two mindsets showing up in the world today? How can they show up in the Church or in our own hearts?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5. Paul says he resolved to know nothing except “Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” What do you think it looks like practically to live with humble dependence on Jesus instead of fear or arrogance?
Two Miles of Ditch
JJ Johnson
May 24, 2026
This week we talked about the “ditches” on both sides of the road — fear and arrogance. Which ditch do you think people are more naturally drawn toward today? Which one are you personally more tempted to fall into?
Read Joshua 6:1–5. Jericho looked impossible, yet God called His people to worship, trust, and obey before they saw the walls fall. Why do you think dependence on God can feel so difficult when we face overwhelming situations in life or culture?
Read Joshua 7:2–5. After the victory at Jericho, Israel approached Ai with self-confidence instead of dependence on God. Why do you think success, familiarity, or certainty can sometimes make us less dependent on God?
The message said:
“Fear says, ‘What if God isn’t enough?’
Arrogance says, ‘I don’t really need Him.’”
How do you see those two mindsets showing up in the world today? How can they show up in the Church or in our own hearts?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5. Paul says he resolved to know nothing except “Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” What do you think it looks like practically to live with humble dependence on Jesus instead of fear or arrogance?