June 9 • JUICY – Joy (week 2)
Welcome Back!
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 helpful and skip the rest.
CURRENT SERIES: Juicy – What Comes Out When Life Squeezes You
We all get squeezed by life, whether it’s an irritating driver, co-worker, neighbor, or anyone else who gets on our nerves. We all face frustrating life events such as car problems, unexpected bills, unmet expectations, or an end of a relationship. When we get squeezed by life, something WILL come out of us. It will either sweet or it will be sour. What comes out depends on how close we are walking with the Spirit.
Key Verse:
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
- What are some things that make you happy?
- What are some things that bring you joy?
- What do you seek more – what makes you happy, or what brings you joy?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
- READ Galatians 5:22-23
- What is the difference between happiness and joy?
- Describe a time you have experienced joy from the Holy Spirit.
- Describe a circumstance that does not bring you joy.
- READ Psalm 16:11
- How does joy bring freedom?
- How does knowing joy comes only from God encourage you?
- How has your relationship with the Lord brought you joy?
- READ Hebrews 12:2
- What does it mean for joy to be a focus rather than a feeling?
- What does joy from the Holy Spirit teach you about God?
- What seems to kill your joy the most? What does this reveal about your relationship with God?
- READ Psalm 51:10-12
- What does this prayer teach you about God?
- What is distracting you? Where can you remove focus in order to focus better on God’s joy?
- How might your perspective change if you allowed the Holy Spirit to fill you with joy?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
- What is your “Red Flag Warning Statement”? What does it reveal about your spiritual condition?
- “All I ever wanted was a _______________ that would make me happy.”
- How can you turn from what makes you “happy” to what will bring you “joy” this week?
- How can joy from the Holy Spirit be an encouragement to those around you?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL
NAME OF PLUS ONE
PRAYER REQUESTS