Week 8: Chapter 7

Week 8: Chapter 7

Ice breaker:

Challenge Review:

Share with your group how writing out the sins you struggle with and praying about them(prayer journaling) has impacted your spiritual walk this week. 

Prime the Pump:

Chapter 7 video

Discussion/Prayer:

"By now you've probably realized that you have a distinct choice to make: just let life happen, which is tantamount to serving God your leftovers, or actively run toward Christ."

"Do you recognize the foolishness of seeking fulfillment outside of Him? Do you understand that it's impossible to please God in any way other than wholehearted surrender? Do you grasp the beauty and deep joy of walking in genuine intimacy with God, our holy Father and Friend? Do you want to see God more than you desire security?"

"Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers".

Question 1: Do you spend more of your life investing in your eternal home or your earthly home? How? Why? Is it out of balance?

Question 2: "Christians today like to play it safe. We want to put ourselves in situations where we are safe 'even if there is no God.' But if we truly desire to please God, we cannot live that way. We have to do things that cost us during our life on earth but will be more than worth it in eternity." What are some ways we/you play it safe?

Question 4: Define the word “faith” from a Christian perspective. How is God’s definition different from the world’s definition of “faith?”

Question 5: God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him completely--so much so that we do not hesitate to put ourselves in situations (with His guidance and blessing, of course) where we will be in trouble if He does not come through. What are you doing right now, at this season in your life that requires that radical kind of faith in God?

Question 6: Do I really think of each person I come in contact with as if they were Christ? How would my life change if I did?

Challenge for the week:

What of your “Silly Things” can you give away to someone who is in need? Give it away. No excuses. Give something away that you own.