Overcome - Easter  |  04/20/25

Study questions

1.  Key Takeaways:

• Sin is a universal human problem that separates us from God.
• Jesus overcame the power of sin and death through His sacrifice on the cross and resurrection.
• Through faith in Jesus, we can experience forgiveness and overcome the power of sin in our lives.
• Jesus is the only way to God and offers us a full, meaningful life.

Discussion Questions:

1. What does "overcoming" mean to you in your personal life?  Share an example of a time you overcame a significant challenge?
2. We see evidence of sin all around us.   What examples of brokenness do you observe in society and in your own life?
3. How does the idea that "we've all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23) challenge or comfort you?
4. Several stories were shared of people overcoming various struggles through their faith in Jesus.  Which story resonated with you the most and why?  What has your relationship with Jesus enabled you to overcome?
5. Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).  How would you explain this statement to someone who believes there are many ways to God?
6. Being a Christian isn't about being religious but about living with God and living life the way He intended.  How does this perspective change your view of faith and following Jesus?
7. What area of your life do you feel needs "overcoming"?  How might your faith in Jesus help you address this challenge?

Practical Applications:

• Identify one specific sin or struggle in your life that you want to overcome.  Commit to praying about it daily this week and share with the group next time how God worked in that area.
• Practice sharing your testimony of how Jesus has helped you overcome challenges in your life.  Take turns in pairs telling your story in 2-3 minutes.
• Choose one person in your life who doesn't know Jesus and commit to praying for an opportunity to share with them how faith in Jesus has changed your life.
• Memorize Romans 6:23 together: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• Thank God for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.  Ask for His power to overcome the sin or struggle in your life you've identified (see above), and for opportunities to share the hope of the gospel with others.

Running The Race of Faith  |  02/09/25

Study questions

1.  Read Hebrews 12:1-4.  What quality does the Christian race demand?  

     a)  What conditions must be fulfilled if it is to be run successfully? 

     b)  How may you gain the help you need to finish the course?

2.  LISTEN - What is the difference between copying a person or learning from them? 

     a)  Is there a person in your life you want to be like? Why?   

3.  DIVEST - Why is it so difficult to get the lizard off your shoulder? 

     a)  What are you willing to do to get rid of it?

4.  FOCUS - Where are your eyes focused while running the race? 

     a)  Why do you keep running the race? 

     b)  Why did Jesus run the race?  

5.  How can we as a Life Group be running partners with one another? 

     a)  What is God saying to us and what are going to do about it?

The Mighty Men of David  |  02/16/25

Study questions

1.  Read 2 Samuel 23:1-7. In these last words of David, list the attributes that caused men to want to follow him?

2.  Read 2 Samuel 23: 8-17. Look at the three Mighty Men who were highlighted in this passage.  What made these misfits who were distressed, in debt, bitter in soul (1 Samuel 22:1-2), become Mighty Men of Service, Passion and Endurance?

3.  Who are the people in your life who influenced or challenged you in:

•       Service
•       Passion
•       Endurance

4.  Discuss how :

•          God the Father shows us: Service
•          Jesus the Son models: Passion
•          The Holy Spirit inspires: Endurance

5.  Discuss how the people in your Life Group could help you to develop these attributes?

Healing  |  02/23/25

Study questions

1.  Read Exodus 15:22-27.  Moses turned straight to God for help.  Why do we tend to turn to God as a last resort?

     a)  What are some of the things you typically resort to first before turning to God?  Why?

     b)  How can we learn to turn to God as a first resort?

2.  Read Matthew 20:29-34.  Jesus asked two blind men what they wanted because faith is an essential requirement for healing.  What do you want from God?

3.  Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.  God doesn't always do what we want.  What can we learn from Paul regarding how to respond when God doesn't heal us or do what we hope/expect Him to?