FRONTIER COMMUNITY DISCUSSION GUIDE

The Lifting of the Veil // An Invitation to Encounter

Main Theme: The resurrection is more than historical—it’s personal. It removes spiritual veils, inviting us into real transformation through encounter with the living God.

Read together: 2 Corinthians 3:7–18

Link to Podcast or YouTube Message: “The Veil is Lifitng”



Discussion Guide Intro

This Community Guide Discussion explores how the resurrection of Jesus is not just an event to be believed but a transformative invitation to encounter the living God. Using Paul’s metaphor of the “veil,” we examine the barriers that prevent people from truly seeing and experiencing God—and how these veils are lifted through relationship with Christ. The lifting of the veil leads to clarity, freedom, and transformation.

We’ll also look at real-world evidence of revival and spiritual hunger among younger generations, challenging the belief that secular culture is spiritually dead. Ultimately, this message and practice calls us to move from head knowledge about God to personal, life-altering experience with Him.



Discussion Topics:

1. Looking into the Word

  • Read 2 Corinthians 3:12–18. What do you think Paul means by the “veil”?

  • What’s the difference between the old covenant and the new covenant that Paul describes?

2. From Paul’s Story to Ours

  • Paul was spiritually blind until he encountered Jesus. How is this symbolic of the veils people face today?

  • Can you relate to a moment where you experienced your own “veil” lifting? What changed?

3. Identifying the Veils

  • Our Easter message gave five archetypal individuals who represent different barriers caused by the veils in our lives:

    • The Burned Out Achiever: Overwhelmed by anxiety, they discover rest in Jesus.

    • The Heartbroken Wanderer: Recovering from loss, they find solace and love in God’s unyielding pursuit.

    • The New Age Seeker: Searching for meaning outside of traditional faith may find fulfillment in recognizing Jesus as the true king.

    • The Church Kid: Often loses the essence of faith but encounters Jesus anew, marking a personal awakening.

    • The Cynic: Burdened by doubts and disillusionment, they are invited to explore the acceptance and healing that Jesus brings.

  • Which of the five “veiled” personas can you most relate to (Detailed examples below):

  • What does it look like for someone in that state to encounter Jesus today?

4. Revival and Renewal Today

  • Contemporary movements within the church, demonstrate a rising trend of spiritual awakening among younger generations.

    • In particular, statistical data highlights that 18 to 24-year-olds in the UK (far less spiritual than the US) are significantly less likely to identify as atheists than their parents, reflecting a cultural shift throughout the Western World toward seeking spiritual experiences over mere belief systems.

  • Real-world examples showcase an increase in church attendance and a remarkable uptick in baptisms and spiritual commitments among young populations:

    • A church in Copenhagen reports a 30% growth in the past 18 months.

    • France sees a 31% increase in baptisms.

    • There’s a dramatic revival of public interest in faith, with increased engagement from secular influencers, intellectuals, and even public figures like Russell Brand and Joe Rogan, indicating a softening of hearts towards the divine.

  • How do the statistics and real-life examples (growth in church attendance, baptisms, public figures’ interest in Jesus) challenge or encourage your view of today’s spiritual climate?

  • What does this say about the hunger for spiritual truth in a “post-Christian” culture?

5. From Belief to Encounter

  • What’s the difference between believing in the resurrection and experiencing the power of it?

  • How can we help others not just know about Jesus but encounter Him?

6. Practicing Transformation

  • What is one area of your life where you need the veil lifted to see God more clearly?

  • How can your group specifically encourage each other to practice this- living out transformed, Spirit-led lives that reflect God’s glory?



Prayer Focus

  • Pray for veils to be lifted in your own life and the lives of those you love.

  • Ask God to open spiritual eyes and bring real encounters with His love and truth.

  • Invite the Holy Spirit to bring revival—personally, locally, and globally.



Group Practice: "Identify the Veil"

Give group members a few minutes to silently reflect and write down any “veil” that may be hindering their walk with God. They can keep it private or share voluntarily. Give space to process how you will practice the way of Jesus in the coming season to resist this veil that is hindering your walk...

End with a time of prayer for freedom, clarity, and transformation.