Wk 4 // December 28 & 29
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
December 28 & 29, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Even if you’re not a New Year’s Resolution kind of person for one reason or another, setting goals to challenge yourself to improve in various walks of life is an extremely healthy practice. Let’s take this very unique week, where our calendar jumps to a brand new number never seen on a human calendar before, to discuss how God may be challenging us to establish goals in our lives to embrace the more abundant life he desires for us.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Isaiah 43:16-21
God is in the business of making things new. This begins with each of us. We all have hurts, habits, and hangups that need to be put behind us… permanently. God is the only one powerful enough to accomplish this completely and permanently.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Ephesians 4:22-24
The external aspects of life are much easier to focus on than elements of personal growth and character. However, as Jesus points out in Scripture, cleaning the inside of the cup is far more important and necessary than making the outside look pristine. Let’s commit to 2025 being the year that we embrace righteousness and holiness to a whole new level in pursuit of making our Heavenly Father proud!
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would challenge you in new ways in 2025 as you seek to become more of what he created you to be.
December 28 & 29, 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
- Let’s talk New Year’s Resolutions (or goals for 2025)... Who’s got ‘em and what are they?
- What is a past New Year’s Resolution (or year-long goal) that you actually accomplished?
Even if you’re not a New Year’s Resolution kind of person for one reason or another, setting goals to challenge yourself to improve in various walks of life is an extremely healthy practice. Let’s take this very unique week, where our calendar jumps to a brand new number never seen on a human calendar before, to discuss how God may be challenging us to establish goals in our lives to embrace the more abundant life he desires for us.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Isaiah 43:16-21
- What things are you asking God that they be left in 2024 when you advance to 2025?
- At the end of 2025, what is one new thing you hope to be able to celebrate God doing in you, around you, or accomplishing through you?
God is in the business of making things new. This begins with each of us. We all have hurts, habits, and hangups that need to be put behind us… permanently. God is the only one powerful enough to accomplish this completely and permanently.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Ephesians 4:22-24
- What is “true righteousness and holiness”?
- What part of your personal character looks least like Jesus and what is one thing you can do in 2025 to become a new person in that area?
The external aspects of life are much easier to focus on than elements of personal growth and character. However, as Jesus points out in Scripture, cleaning the inside of the cup is far more important and necessary than making the outside look pristine. Let’s commit to 2025 being the year that we embrace righteousness and holiness to a whole new level in pursuit of making our Heavenly Father proud!
APPLICATION
- By the end of January, what new habit are you hoping to form as you strive for the better life God desires for you?
- Who are you trusting to hold you accountable for pursuing God’s righteousness and holiness this year?
PRAYER
Pray that God would challenge you in new ways in 2025 as you seek to become more of what he created you to be.
