Wk 3 // November 4 & 5
Wk 3 // CELEBRATE
November 4 & 5, 2023
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Jesus loved using farming imagery in his parables and sermons. The primary reason for this is because it was one of the topics that was extremely familiar to his audience and culture. Although our culture has pivoted in many ways to other lifestyles, the imagery remains just as vivid if you take the time to adequately ponder it.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Mark 4:24-25
For many of us, the idea that God will decide how we measure up based on what we do and how we judge other is a bit intimidating. But then again, maybe a little healthy fear is just what we need to stay in line and actually go after God’s better life for us.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Mark 4:26-29
What a privilege to be trusted to do the good work God has planned for this planet. He equips us and calls us to be world changers. We start with welcoming him to heal our hearts and then slowly begin participating in and seeing pieces of our broken world healed. It’s beautiful!
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God will give you intentionality and passion this week to pursue the life, family, and church He desires.
November 4 & 5, 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
- Who is the most impressive gardener or farmer you’ve ever known?
- What is the most amazing piece of produce you’ve heard of someone growing (either on-screen or in person)?
Jesus loved using farming imagery in his parables and sermons. The primary reason for this is because it was one of the topics that was extremely familiar to his audience and culture. Although our culture has pivoted in many ways to other lifestyles, the imagery remains just as vivid if you take the time to adequately ponder it.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Mark 4:24-25
- What do you think Jesus is trying to communicate to us here?
- Why is God so seemingly harsh about our obligation to do good works if salvation is a free gift?
For many of us, the idea that God will decide how we measure up based on what we do and how we judge other is a bit intimidating. But then again, maybe a little healthy fear is just what we need to stay in line and actually go after God’s better life for us.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Mark 4:26-29
- In what area of your life does God use you most to “scatter seed” and how have you seen God grow those seeds?
- What do you hope it will look like for God to see the following areas of your life as “ripe and ready for harvest”?... (1) personal spiritual walk, (2) family life, (3) your church
What a privilege to be trusted to do the good work God has planned for this planet. He equips us and calls us to be world changers. We start with welcoming him to heal our hearts and then slowly begin participating in and seeing pieces of our broken world healed. It’s beautiful!
APPLICATION
- Where have you not begun scattering seed that you know God wants you to begin doing so?
- What is one specific thing you can do this week to work toward making your heart, your family, and your church “ripe and ready for harvest”?
PRAYER
Pray that God will give you intentionality and passion this week to pursue the life, family, and church He desires.
