Relationship Goals – Fox Hunting (week 3)
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 CommunityOur 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: Relationship Goals People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.Last Week: If married, where do you want your marriage to be in six months? What will you do to get it there?If single, where do you want to be as a person in six months? What will you do to get there?Two Weeks Ago:If you are married, make it a point to pray every day this week.If you are single, ask a friend for a prayer request that you can pray for every day this week.Key Verse:“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)Are hunting and fishing the same thing?Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)Have you ever been hunting before? Why/why not?If you had to hunt something, what would it be?Read 1 Peter 5:8What does it mean for satan to hunt us?Should we be afraid? Why?Should we be aware? Why?What is the difference?Read Song of Songs 2:15What are some of the “little foxes” that can ruin relationships?Why is it important to be aware of them?Read Philippians 2:3-4What does selfishness look like in a relationship?Are we (humans) selfish by nature?How do we fight that selfish nature in our relationships?Read Hebrews 12:14-15What does bitterness/resentment look like in a relationship?How does selfishness play into bitterness/resentment?How does forgiveness combat bitterness/resentment?Read Hebrews 12:16-17; Read Genesis 3:1-6Why is pornography appealing?What is porn trying to replace?How does satan deceive us with the promise of sexual gratification outside of the marriage relationship?How can sexual intimacy inside the marriage relationship help the temptation of pornography?Read Colossians 3:5, 12-14Why is it so important that we put off, put on things in our relationships?How can you apply these verses in your life this week?Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)Memorize Colossians 3:12-14Pick something from this list and apply it in your relationships this week.Checking In Each Time We Meet:SPIRITUAL GOALNAME OF PLUS ONEPRAYER REQUESTS]]>