FAITH IN ACTION – POLITICS AND GOD
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s take a moment to remember that there are THREE things we want to see happen every time our LifeGroups gather:
– Movement towards Each Other
– Movement towards God
– Movement towards our Community
Our questions follow this same format. All of the questions are designed towards movement. We hope you enjoy your time together in your LifeGroup.
**Remember, our goal is to deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other. Use the questions that are help and skip the rest.
CURRENT SERIES: Faith In Action
Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It is challenges our faith to be lived out!
Last Week:
Read James 3:17. Pick one quality from that verse and look for ways to apply it this week.
Two Weeks Ago:
Memorize either Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs17:28 or James 1:19 and apply it to your “speech” this week.
Write down how it has impacted you and tell us about it the next time we meet.
Key Verse:
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
Have you voted?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
Who has been your favorite President in your lifetime?
What is the criteria you used to make that choice?
If you were going to run for a political office, which would it be?
What is it about that office that draws you in?
What is the most difficult thing about discussing politics this year?
Read James 4:1-3
How does this passage describe our current political landscape?
Read James 3:18
What does it mean to sow peace when you are discussing politics?
Is it possible? Explain
Read Ephesians 6:12
How does this passage help us understand what is going on in the world around us?
Read James 4:4-6
What does it mean to be adulterous with the world?
What are some of the things that can replace God in our lives?
For someone who follows Christ, how does putting the world first impact their relationship with God?
What gets more of your attention these days, the world or God?
Read James 4:7-10
How does a follower of Christ come back from an affair with “the world”?
Why is that so important?
What will our lives look like when we are in right relationship with God?
Read Matthew 5:44
How can this verse be applied in your life regardless of who wins the election?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
How can I show love towards someone who views politics different than me?
What does a right relationship with God look like in my life?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL
NAME OF PLUS ONE
PRAYER REQUESTS