Wk 1 // July 30 & 31
Wk 1 // Top Ten
July 30 & 31, 2022
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Click here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
What we hold most dear in this life says a lot about our relationship with God as well as our relationships with others. Pastor Kevin introduced us to the first part of the 10 commandments this weekend as a way of shining light on our priorities. Priorities dictate attention and attention very often directs worship (for better or worse).
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EXODUS 20:1-6.
Everything God commands us to do (or not do) is for our benefit because His love for us is perfect. The best instruction He can possibly give us to keep our attention, worship, priorities directed toward Him. That is the only way to ensure we have the life He created us to have.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ MATTHEW 16:21-28.
Sometimes our best surface intentions can be stumbling blocks for what God wants to accomplish. Good things can become ultimate things and ultimate things will always take our top priority and eventually our worship. Walking in step with and in submission to God’s plan for our lives is the only way to live a life worth living.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God will demand your worship this week and expose anything that is threatening to steal His top spot on your priorities list.
July 30 & 31, 2022
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Click here to view the sermon notes.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- What is something you now view as absolutely ridiculous that you at one point thought was the coolest thing ever?
- What was the biggest change in your priorities when you transitioned into adulthood?
What we hold most dear in this life says a lot about our relationship with God as well as our relationships with others. Pastor Kevin introduced us to the first part of the 10 commandments this weekend as a way of shining light on our priorities. Priorities dictate attention and attention very often directs worship (for better or worse).
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ EXODUS 20:1-6.
- If God were to write these two commandments to people in America in 2022, how would it sound different?
- What specific things have/do you worship instead of God or in addition to God?
- How have you seen people following (or not following) God impact the generations that follow?
Everything God commands us to do (or not do) is for our benefit because His love for us is perfect. The best instruction He can possibly give us to keep our attention, worship, priorities directed toward Him. That is the only way to ensure we have the life He created us to have.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ MATTHEW 16:21-28.
- Why is Jesus so harsh with Peter?
- Like Peter, can you share a time where you thought you were well intentioned but later realized your priorities were out of order?
- What would it look like for you to gain the whole world yet forfeit your soul?
Sometimes our best surface intentions can be stumbling blocks for what God wants to accomplish. Good things can become ultimate things and ultimate things will always take our top priority and eventually our worship. Walking in step with and in submission to God’s plan for our lives is the only way to live a life worth living.
APPLICATION
- What is your worship being directed to other than God? Or what is threatening to steal your worship from God?
- What is one practical way you can ensure God has your worship and top priority this week?
PRAYER
Pray that God will demand your worship this week and expose anything that is threatening to steal His top spot on your priorities list.
