Wk 5 // May 4 & 5
Wk 5 // NEW AND IMPROVED
May 4 & 5, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Do you remember that old Toys-R-Us commercial jingle? “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys-R-Us Kid…” Unfortunately, as time passes, there are only two options - move forward in the aging process… or don’t (death). Something very similar can be observed in our spiritual lives. Either we grow or we decay. Either we go after that which God has called us to, or we experience apathy, frustration, and ineffectiveness. God loves us enough to call us to grow up spiritually!
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 Peter 1:3-4
Life is not simply a series of random occurrences. We are not meant to be tossed back and forth in this life as if attempting to navigate some stormy ocean. We have been gifted by God the tools necessary to effectively and intentionally pursue the peace, purity, and purpose he desires for us in this life and into eternity.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 Peter 1:5-9
Self-analysis can be difficult sometimes. Some of us are overly critical and others are far too eager to excuse shortcomings. But God desires for us to know where we stand and what our next steps are. He is not hiding it from us even though many of us unknowingly (or intentionally) hide these things from ourselves… or maybe more accurately, hide ourselves from them. If we open ourselves up to God’s analysis, correction, and growth; our potential in this life (with His help) is limitless.
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would reveal where your next growth steps are and continually challenge you to grow in those areas.
May 4 & 5, 2024
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 age, what are the top 3 indicators that someone is a mature adult?
- What was the best and what was the worst thing about becoming an adult?
Do you remember that old Toys-R-Us commercial jingle? “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys-R-Us Kid…” Unfortunately, as time passes, there are only two options - move forward in the aging process… or don’t (death). Something very similar can be observed in our spiritual lives. Either we grow or we decay. Either we go after that which God has called us to, or we experience apathy, frustration, and ineffectiveness. God loves us enough to call us to grow up spiritually!
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 Peter 1:3-4
- What does a “godly life” look like?
- How does someone “participate in the divine nature”?
Life is not simply a series of random occurrences. We are not meant to be tossed back and forth in this life as if attempting to navigate some stormy ocean. We have been gifted by God the tools necessary to effectively and intentionally pursue the peace, purity, and purpose he desires for us in this life and into eternity.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ 2 Peter 1:5-9
- If you were to assign yourself the next step to take in your walk with Jesus, which of these do you need to work on adding to your life?
- What has been the greatest catalyst for growth in your walk with Jesus?
Self-analysis can be difficult sometimes. Some of us are overly critical and others are far too eager to excuse shortcomings. But God desires for us to know where we stand and what our next steps are. He is not hiding it from us even though many of us unknowingly (or intentionally) hide these things from ourselves… or maybe more accurately, hide ourselves from them. If we open ourselves up to God’s analysis, correction, and growth; our potential in this life (with His help) is limitless.
APPLICATION
- What is one practical step you can take this week to begin working toward your next step of spiritual growth?
- What are you praying will change in your spiritual life by this time next year?
PRAYER
Pray that God would reveal where your next growth steps are and continually challenge you to grow in those areas.
