Wk 3 // August 19 & 20
Wk 3 // I’M JUST A…
August 19 & 20, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Going through life, we are presented with numerous opportunities to benefit from the guidance and input of others while paying it forward and passing along wisdom, knowledge, and experience to those coming after us. It is truly amazing that God trusts and calls us to interact with him and with one another in these special ways.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Acts 9:10-14
Arguing with God has never been a fruitful endeavor. Hearing from God can be difficult at times. But when we know we have heard (and he knows we have heard) we now have to use that wonderful gift… choice. Praise God that he invites us to use our gift of choice to follow him more closely and reap the benefits of that better life he provides.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Acts 9:15-19
It’s a scary thought to think of the “what if’s” when it comes to Paul never becoming the pillar of the early church that he became. It is equally terrifying to think of what blessings and experiences that we and our loved ones may miss out on if we fail to take hold of the life and tasks God has prepared for us.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would show you each day this week how to approach him with a willing heart, and obedient intent, and a renewed mind.
August 19 & 20, 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
- Other than family members, who has been most influential in training and equipping you for something important in your life?
- What is something positive but difficult you’ve accomplished that you initially didn’t want to do?
Going through life, we are presented with numerous opportunities to benefit from the guidance and input of others while paying it forward and passing along wisdom, knowledge, and experience to those coming after us. It is truly amazing that God trusts and calls us to interact with him and with one another in these special ways.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Acts 9:10-14
- How do you know when God is telling you to do something?
- What is a time you argued with God about something?
Arguing with God has never been a fruitful endeavor. Hearing from God can be difficult at times. But when we know we have heard (and he knows we have heard) we now have to use that wonderful gift… choice. Praise God that he invites us to use our gift of choice to follow him more closely and reap the benefits of that better life he provides.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Acts 9:15-19
- Based on what you know of the Apostle Paul’s ministry, what do you think would’ve happened if Ananias was not obedient?
- Dream big! What is something crazy you think God could do in the future if you were radically obedient to whatever he called you to?
It’s a scary thought to think of the “what if’s” when it comes to Paul never becoming the pillar of the early church that he became. It is equally terrifying to think of what blessings and experiences that we and our loved ones may miss out on if we fail to take hold of the life and tasks God has prepared for us.
APPLICATION
- What needs to improve in your posture toward God in order for you to be more open to hearing from him?
- What is one thing you know God is calling you to do that you haven’t yet been obedient to start accomplishing?
PRAYER
Pray that God would show you each day this week how to approach him with a willing heart, and obedient intent, and a renewed mind.
