When people think of Christians, they sometimes picture us as cranky, pious, or stuck in our ways. But that’s nothing like Jesus. So how do we break through those misconceptions and genuinely connect with the people in our lives? In this series, we’ll discover three underrated character traits that can reshape how we live and love. Growing in these qualities will draw us closer to God’s presence, deepen our relationships, and help us reflect his love more clearly to the world around us.
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Week 1: A Curious Person
Begin your time together with prayer
Introduction
Take a few minutes to check in. How did your week go, and what was it like trying to put last week’s action step into practice?
Connect
Take a few minutes to talk together:
* What is something you looked up or asked about recently simply because you were curious?
* When has curiosity helped you connect with someone in a meaningful or unexpected way?
Opening
We’re beginning a new series called You 2.0. Sometimes people imagine Christians as cranky, rigid, or stuck in their ways, but that isn’t who Jesus is at all. This week’s message focused on a quality that often gets overlooked but can change the way we live, love, and connect with others: curiosity. When we approach people and situations with curiosity instead of defensiveness, we reflect the character of Jesus. Curiosity opens us up to wisdom, truth, and stronger relationships.
This leads us to our main idea for this week
We should engage the world with curiosity.
Unpack
Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses:
Read
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:15
* What kind of posture or mindset is God inviting us into in these verses?
* How does curiosity help us “tune our ears” toward wisdom?
* How do these passages help us understand why curiosity matters to God and to our spiritual growth?
Read
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Philippians 2:3–4
Colossians 4:5–6
James 1:19
* How does curiosity help us test ideas rather than react quickly to them?
* What do these passages show us about the value of taking an interest in others?
* How does humility make curiosity possible in relationships?
* How can choosing curiosity in our conversations help people see Jesus more clearly?
Action Step
* Where in your life do you notice yourself reacting quickly instead of slowing down to understand?
* Is there a relationship where curiosity feels difficult for you right now?
