Wk 3 // October 1 & 2
Wk 3 // Binding & Healing: When Everyone Hurts and Everyone is Tired
October 1 & 2, 2022
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
“The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew.” Although the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, was not quoting Scripture in his poem, he was speaking a universal truth. No matter how much we plan and dream, life has a tendency to turn in directions we simply cannot predict. This is why God invites us to walk in step with Him – the only one who both knows and controls the future.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JOHN 21:1-14
Jesus never tells us to go through life alone… quite the opposite! When we drift, He draws near to us. And if we’re willing, He will provide companions along the way to help us rebuild areas of brokenness.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JOHN 21:15-19
As long as we still draw breath, God has a plan for us. We may fall short of His best for us at times, but we are never disqualified from pursuing His purpose for our life today. If we accept His love and pursue His best for us today; peace, purity and purpose will be the result.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that Jesus would lead you toward restoring the broken places in your life and heal those hurting areas.
October 1 & 2, 2022
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap 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
- How does your life look different from what you envisioned as a kid?
- What is a specific occasion in your life where the result was drastically different from what you expected?
“The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew.” Although the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, was not quoting Scripture in his poem, he was speaking a universal truth. No matter how much we plan and dream, life has a tendency to turn in directions we simply cannot predict. This is why God invites us to walk in step with Him – the only one who both knows and controls the future.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JOHN 21:1-14
- This weekend, Pastor Jason discussed Peter’s journey from being one of Jesus’ most devoted disciples to completely deserting Jesus and denying Him three times. What was significant about Peter jumping out of the boat?
- Why is it important that the other disciples went with Peter to go fishing?
- How have you experienced your brothers & sisters in Christ being there for you during difficult times?
Jesus never tells us to go through life alone… quite the opposite! When we drift, He draws near to us. And if we’re willing, He will provide companions along the way to help us rebuild areas of brokenness.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ JOHN 21:15-19
- What does it mean for a person to truly love Jesus? What does that look like?
- Is there a time in your life when you felt like you messed up too big to come back from? Share.
- What do you believe is God’s desire for your future? Be as specific as you feel comfortable being.
As long as we still draw breath, God has a plan for us. We may fall short of His best for us at times, but we are never disqualified from pursuing His purpose for our life today. If we accept His love and pursue His best for us today; peace, purity and purpose will be the result.
APPLICATION
- What is an area of your life where you have fallen short, but know Jesus can still do something special in that area?
- What is a hurt or habit you currently have that you believe is causing you to miss out on the life God has for you?
PRAYER
Pray that Jesus would lead you toward restoring the broken places in your life and heal those hurting areas.
