Elemental: S2 - End of Week 3
SMALL GROUP STUDY GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPEN
Have you ever had to deal with uncertainty? What was it like for you to live in the tension of “not knowing”? Share!
HEAD
Read John 3:8; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Luke 17:6; Luke 4:18-19; Revelation 3:20; and Galatians 5:1 together and share any wisdom, insights, or questions in response to the reading.
What point is Jesus trying to make in John 3:8 when he compares spiritual birth to the wind? Is that a comforting or challenging metaphor for you?
When Jesus used the term “born again” do you think he meant it in the same way we do today? What was your spiritual rebirth like? A one time event? An ever evolving process? Something else?
In Ecclesiastes we’re admonished to trust. Trust in the midst of meaninglessness and uncertainty. Trust when things don’t seem to matter or even make sense. Despite what circumstances may come, we’re still called to trust and believe. What has that process been like for you? Did you find trust easy when times are tough?
HEART
How does Jesus’ call to have faith the size of a mustard seed speak to you and your faith journey? Do you find yourself more often asking for faith like the disciples or exhibiting strong faith?
Which of Jesus’ words in Luke 4:18-19 do you need to hear most today?
How does the theme of “freedom” presented in Luke 14 and Galatians 5, speak to your life today? Have you ever felt enslaved or entrapped by certain beliefs or structures? How did (or how can) you let those things go?
Revelation 3:20 paints a beautiful picture of Jesus. He’s at the door of not only your heart but everyone’s heart; standing, waiting, knocking, looking for an invitation in. What does it look like for you to let him in and how can you share that with others this week?
HANDS
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” This week we invite you to step more fully into that freedom through the practice of benevolent detachment. Whenever you pray, take a moment to simply give everyone and everything over to God. Let go of your worries. Release your concerns. Hand over the people, places, or things that have been weighing on you. Give up your cares, cast off your stressors, and entrust everyone and everything to God. Our prayer for you is that through this process you will be able to live freely and lightly in the presence of an Almighty God who cares deeply for each and every care and concern you have.
LIVING WORDS for YOUR WEEK
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me–watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.
OPEN
Have you ever had to deal with uncertainty? What was it like for you to live in the tension of “not knowing”? Share!
HEAD
Read John 3:8; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Luke 17:6; Luke 4:18-19; Revelation 3:20; and Galatians 5:1 together and share any wisdom, insights, or questions in response to the reading.
What point is Jesus trying to make in John 3:8 when he compares spiritual birth to the wind? Is that a comforting or challenging metaphor for you?
When Jesus used the term “born again” do you think he meant it in the same way we do today? What was your spiritual rebirth like? A one time event? An ever evolving process? Something else?
In Ecclesiastes we’re admonished to trust. Trust in the midst of meaninglessness and uncertainty. Trust when things don’t seem to matter or even make sense. Despite what circumstances may come, we’re still called to trust and believe. What has that process been like for you? Did you find trust easy when times are tough?
HEART
How does Jesus’ call to have faith the size of a mustard seed speak to you and your faith journey? Do you find yourself more often asking for faith like the disciples or exhibiting strong faith?
Which of Jesus’ words in Luke 4:18-19 do you need to hear most today?
How does the theme of “freedom” presented in Luke 14 and Galatians 5, speak to your life today? Have you ever felt enslaved or entrapped by certain beliefs or structures? How did (or how can) you let those things go?
Revelation 3:20 paints a beautiful picture of Jesus. He’s at the door of not only your heart but everyone’s heart; standing, waiting, knocking, looking for an invitation in. What does it look like for you to let him in and how can you share that with others this week?
HANDS
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” This week we invite you to step more fully into that freedom through the practice of benevolent detachment. Whenever you pray, take a moment to simply give everyone and everything over to God. Let go of your worries. Release your concerns. Hand over the people, places, or things that have been weighing on you. Give up your cares, cast off your stressors, and entrust everyone and everything to God. Our prayer for you is that through this process you will be able to live freely and lightly in the presence of an Almighty God who cares deeply for each and every care and concern you have.
LIVING WORDS for YOUR WEEK
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me–watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
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