Some questions for further discussion on today’s chapter:

CHAPTER 10: GENERATION RISING

• What does it mean to be salt and light? Is it easier to be salt (fighting against sin) or light (fighting for truth)?
• What are the “three pillars of the Rebelution” (p. 176)? Which of these is hardest for you?
• What is John Piper’s definition of a holy ambition? Do you have a holy ambition?

From the OFFICIAL STUDY GUIDE:

• Conner Cress’s normal life got turned upside down one day when he encountered pictures of hungry, hopeless children. Have you ever had a similar experience that changed how you saw the world? If so, talk about it.
• Do you see signs in your life and among your friends that teens today want to make a real difference in the world? If so, what do you notice?
• The brothers deliver a mission statement for rebelutionaries: “We are change makers who influence our world both as salt and light. That is to say, we influence our world both by fighting against sin, suffering and decay and by fighting for truth and justice.” In what ways are you already engaged in these fights? In what new ways do you think God is inviting you to engage?
• On pages 176 to 179, Alex and Brett talk about how we need character, competence, and collaboration to truly succeed in our endeavor. Do you agree? Which pillar comes hardest for you, and why?
• If you were to identify one passion as your “holy ambition,” what would it be? Do others know about it? If so, do you feel supported by them? How could knowing your holy ambition help you make decisions and set priorities in the months and years ahead?

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