Belonging (S2) : WK 4 - GROUP GUIDE

INTRODUCTION
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.

OPEN QUESTIONS
As you gather with your group or study partner, take some time to reflect on how you experienced God this past week. Share both your ups and downs. Share as much as you are comfortable.

HEAD

1. The fig tree had leaves but no fruit. What might that symbolize in the spiritual life?
2. What do the disciples seem most amazed by — the withered tree or what Jesus says about faith?
3. How does Jesus connect faith, prayer, and action in verses 21–22?
4. What do you think “moving a mountain” meant to the disciples when they first heard it? How might it speak to us today?

HEART

1. Are there areas of your life where there are “leaves” but no “fruit” — where there’s the appearance of life but not much actual growth?
2. How do you tend to respond when prayers don’t seem to be answered?
3. Have you ever experienced God answering a prayer in a way that amazed you or built your faith?
4. In what area of your life do you feel God might be calling you to trust Him more boldly?

HANDS
It can be challenging to live boldly for God, especially when life becomes overwhelming. Doubt creeps in and it becomes harder to pray and believe. Make it an intentional goal this week to check in on each other and encourage one another to boldly come to God with all our requests, and believe that He will answer each one according to His will.

LIVING WORDS FOR YOUR WEEK
Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”