December 15 • EMMANUEL – God With Us In Our Wilderness (week 3)
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s remember three goals of every LifeGroup gathering:
– Grow with Each Other (know each other better)
– Grow Closer to God (know God better)
– Grow Deeper in Life (live by faith better)
All of the questions are designed to lead us in spiritual and relational growth. The goal is to deepen our relationships with God and one another, and learn to live by faith better in the process.
CURRENT SERIES: EMMANUEL – God With Us
THIS WEEK: In Our Wilderness
Key Passages: Matthew 1:28; 28:20; 1 Kings 19
Grow with Each Other
- Share about a spiritual wilderness experience you’ve had in your life.
- How has going through a wilderness season changed how you see God?
- How did you grow in your faith when going through a spiritual wilderness?
Grow Closer to God
- READ Matthew 1:28, 28:20, 4:1
- How has God been with you during your wilderness seasons?
- How does it encourage you to look back and know He was with you all along?
- What does knowing Jesus went through His own wilderness season comfort you?
- READ 1 Kings 19:1-4
- How can we prepare for the wilderness if we know it usually comes after time on the mountaintop?
- What do you wish you had known when you went through a past wilderness season?
- READ 1 Kings 19:5-10
- Explain how you might relate to Elijah. Why is this important?
- How has God revealed your true needs when you’ve gone through a wilderness season?
- How did God meet you where you were in the wilderness? How was He with you?
- READ 1 Kings 19:11-13
- Describe a time you were tempted by the earthquakes and rushing winds (Satan’s lies).
- How does God help you discern the truth from the enemy’s lies and distractions?
- What does this teach you about God’s character?
- READ Psalm 34:18, 139:7-10; John 10:27-28
- How does knowing Christ is your Shepherd encourage you in the wilderness?
- In what ways have you learned to discern the voice of your Shepherd better?
- What does knowing God is with you in the wilderness teach you about Him?
Grow Deeper in Life
- Are you in a wilderness season right now? If so, how can we support and encourage you?
- What truth do you need to be reminded of when you are going through the wilderness?
- What is God whispering to you in your current season of life that you need to be still and heed?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL – What is one spiritual goal you have
NAME OF PLUS ONE – Who is someone you are praying for and inviting to church?
PRAYER REQUESTS – How can we be praying for you?