Wk 7 // May 27 & 28
Wk 7 // Parenting & Surviving in an X-Rated World
May 27 & 28, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
The old adage “ignorance is bliss” comes to mind when examining the concept of worry and anxiety. Not knowing what could go wrong can have a tendency to cause many to simply not care about the big “what if’s” of life. However, as believers, God calls us to the opposite. Be aware of what can go wrong, but choose to place your focus on a very big God who is never without a plan to steer us through any of life’s pitfalls.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Matthew 6:25-30
Currently, in our culture, there is a highly popular worship song called “Too Good to Not Believe” by Brandon Lake in which the tagline states, “You’re the wonder-working God; all the miracles I’ve seen; it’s too good to not believe.” What a challenging statement! Despite the terrifying things this life presents us, we simply cannot deny what our God has done and is still going to do to show us His love, power, and provision.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Matthew 6:31-34
The older we get, the more ignorance and innocence we lose. Without an intentional focus on our amazing God, we will all spiral toward the terror and destruction this life is consistently pulling us. God knows this. God reminds us of this. God is the only one with the power in intention to overcome this!
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would remind you of how He has provided for and protected you over the years and just how capable He is to continue to do so in even more amazing ways.
May 27 & 28, 2023
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
- What was something you worried about when you were younger that now seems silly?
- Who worries more, children or adults? Why do you think this?
The old adage “ignorance is bliss” comes to mind when examining the concept of worry and anxiety. Not knowing what could go wrong can have a tendency to cause many to simply not care about the big “what if’s” of life. However, as believers, God calls us to the opposite. Be aware of what can go wrong, but choose to place your focus on a very big God who is never without a plan to steer us through any of life’s pitfalls.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Matthew 6:25-30
- What do you worry about most in life?
- How has God shown you in the past that He is capable of handling what you worry about?
Currently, in our culture, there is a highly popular worship song called “Too Good to Not Believe” by Brandon Lake in which the tagline states, “You’re the wonder-working God; all the miracles I’ve seen; it’s too good to not believe.” What a challenging statement! Despite the terrifying things this life presents us, we simply cannot deny what our God has done and is still going to do to show us His love, power, and provision.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Matthew 6:31-34
- Why do you think Jesus connects worry to “pagan” or non-Christian practices?
- What would look different in your life if you were choosing to seek His kingdom first rather than worry?
The older we get, the more ignorance and innocence we lose. Without an intentional focus on our amazing God, we will all spiral toward the terror and destruction this life is consistently pulling us. God knows this. God reminds us of this. God is the only one with the power in intention to overcome this!
APPLICATION
- What is one specific thing you can do this week to allow God to combat your worries?
- Have each person in the small group share a worry and have one other small group member pray for them.
PRAYER
Pray that God would remind you of how He has provided for and protected you over the years and just how capable He is to continue to do so in even more amazing ways.
