Wk 1 // September 9 & 10
Wk 1 // THERE IS A CALLING ON YOUR LIFE
September 9 & 10, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
(2) an achievement you’re proud of (ex. I’ve run a marathon, etc.)
(3) a prominent personality characteristic that describes you (ex. generous, hardworking, etc.)
Who we are is a difficult thing to articulate at times. The truth is, each of us is identified by the sum of a large number of roles, attributes, achievements, and many other things both positive and negative. The lens God uses to identify us is, however, much simpler and grace-filled.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 1 Peter 2:9-10
We are special, chosen, and royal! That is what God says about us! To live in this world and daily represent these statements is no easy task. With God’s help, we can rise to the occasion. We can own the calling God has placed on our lives and take hold of the better life He has for us.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Philippians 4:6-8
Controlling one’s mind is difficult. However, as God tells us here, it is absolutely necessary if we are to live out our callings in this life. God calls us to set our minds on the good things He has placed around us so we can naturally gravitate toward His better life for us.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would challenge you in new ways to set your mind on things above and represent Him in this world.
September 9 & 10, 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
- As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- Introduce yourself to the group using each of these three things:
(2) an achievement you’re proud of (ex. I’ve run a marathon, etc.)
(3) a prominent personality characteristic that describes you (ex. generous, hardworking, etc.)
Who we are is a difficult thing to articulate at times. The truth is, each of us is identified by the sum of a large number of roles, attributes, achievements, and many other things both positive and negative. The lens God uses to identify us is, however, much simpler and grace-filled.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 1 Peter 2:9-10
- How would you describe each of these statements in your own language as if you were talking to a non-Christian friend?
- Which of these statements means the most to you and why?
We are special, chosen, and royal! That is what God says about us! To live in this world and daily represent these statements is no easy task. With God’s help, we can rise to the occasion. We can own the calling God has placed on our lives and take hold of the better life He has for us.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Philippians 4:6-8
- Which of these challenges do you struggle with most?
- If you were to fully cultivate the attitude described here, how would your behavior and/or lifestyle change?
Controlling one’s mind is difficult. However, as God tells us here, it is absolutely necessary if we are to live out our callings in this life. God calls us to set our minds on the good things He has placed around us so we can naturally gravitate toward His better life for us.
APPLICATION
- What is one thing you can do this week to show you are a member of God’s “royal priesthood”?
- What true, noble, right, pure, etc. thing do you believe God wants you to focus on this week?
PRAYER
Pray that God would challenge you in new ways to set your mind on things above and represent Him in this world.
