Chasing Sunsets (35 page)
Authors: Karen Kingsbury
KAREN KINGSBURY
Use these questions to go deeper into the story or to encourage discussion with your small groups.
1.
Read Ephesians 6:12. According to this verse, what are our struggles against? Are they from this world? Explain.
2.
Where did you most see the spiritual battle being waged while reading
Chasing Sunsets
?
3.
Why was Jag concerned he was the wrong angel for this Angels Walking mission? What did you think about his past?
4.
How can failing make us better equipped for today? Give an example from your life.
5.
The term
chasing sunsets
is brought up early in the book by Marcus. What was that in reference to? Have you ever flown west and thought that you were chasing the sunset? What else could that term mean? Discuss it.
6.
Have you ever considered the possibility that angels might fail? Discuss what happened to Jag in his Angels Walking mis
sion a decade ago. Do you think the Bible supports such an idea? Why or why not?
7.
Read Genesis 19:11. According to this Bible verse, is it possible one duty of an angel is to fight men? How did this play out in
Chasing Sunsets
? Is it comforting to imagine angels fighting on your behalf? Explain.
8.
In your opinion, what was the most intense part of this Angels Walking mission? Can you think of an intense time in your life when things took a miraculous turn? Talk about it.
9.
What do you think of the idea that not all people can see angels when they’re on earth? Talk about an angelic encounter you or someone you know may have had.
10.
Hosea 12:2–4 tells a story of man overcoming an angel. How do you think that could happen? Was Jag at risk of being defeated by Dwayne? Explain your thoughts.
11.
Lexy had a very difficult life. Why do you think girls like Lexy are drawn to guys like Dwayne? Explain.
12.
Do you know much about gang warfare? Are gangs a problem in your area? Talk about that. What is your city doing to stop gang violence?
13.
Talk about Marcus Dillinger. How did he feel after a shooting erupted outside his new youth center? Where was he finally able to find real meaning? Give examples.
14.
Marcus was baptized at the beach. If you were baptized, talk about the experience. If not, talk about a special time at the beach. Why do you think we are drawn to the water?
15.
The Wayne family has an open-door type of home, always welcoming people into their lives. Do you know anyone like that? What do families like that teach you? Why?
16.
The Waynes also had a home church service every Sunday. Have you heard of house churches? What is your experience with church?
17.
Early in the book, Mary Catherine learned that her heart was in trouble. At that point, she took a new position on ever falling in love. Explain how she felt. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
18.
Have you ever watched a documentary on the Scared Straight program? What are your thoughts about that type of tactic with at-risk kids? Talk about the Last Time In program. How was it different from a traditional Scared Straight program?
19.
Do you agree with the idea of volunteers acting as advocates for at-risk kids? Share personal examples.
20.
Mary Catherine talked often about moving to Africa. Have you ever dreamed of doing something like that? Share your stories.
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