FAITH IN ACTION – CONSIDER IT… WHAT? (September 20, 2020)
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.
WELCOME BACK!!!
CURRENT SERIES: MIRROR IMAGE
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:
Two Weeks Ago:
Key Verse:
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
What is the highest mountain that you have literally climbed?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
Have you ever been rock climbing?
What do you think would be the biggest obstacle to overcome?
Whether climbing a rock face or hiking a mountain, what are the benefits of making it to the top?
What would it be like to quit just before you make it to the end?
How could that scenario play out in our day to day lives?
Read James 1:2-4
How are trials a good thing?
Does it mean we should be happy when we get good news? Explain
How does someone build up their muscles/strength?
Is that an easy process?
How is growing our faith similar to building our physical muscles?
What is a perspective you have now on difficult times that you didn’t have in your college years?
How did you gain that perspective?
Read James 1:4. What is the benefit of sticking it out?
What is maturity?
Read James 1:5-8
What do I do if I am in a difficult time and I don’t know how to handle it?
What if God seems absent?
How does faith play a role in these situations?
Name a time in your past where God has “shown up” in your life in a difficult situation.
What would have happened if you had given up?
What advice would you give to someone who is on the verge of giving up?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
Where is your faith currently being tested? How will you endure this next week?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL
NAME OF PLUS ONE
PRAYER REQUESTS