Content
The Goal
To get together to deepen our relationship and be there for each other.
Discuss
What are some things going on in your life right now that are important to you?
What are some things or defining moments that you feel have shaped your life?
What are the areas in your life where you would like to see growth?
Has God been a part of life so far and if so, do you mind sharing how?
Bible
The ideas found in this verse of the Bible have changed my life.
- You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ( Romans 5:6-8 )
Discuss
What is your takeaway on the idea of our helplessness and His love?
Prayer
Is there anything I could pray for in your life?
Pray that God would help us to see His love for us.
Invite Back
Set up the next gathering.
The Goal
To explore the relationships that we have and how they can affect our lives.
Discuss
Who is one of the most impactful people in your life and what are some ways they have shown this?
How did their care make you feel and respond?
How would you define “love”?
Why are we so drawn to love and what are some ways that we try and get it?
Bible
This passage from the Bible helps me realize God’s great love for me.
- This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. ( 1 John 4:9-10 )
Discuss
Is there anything in this passage that stands out to you?
How does the Bible say that God “showed” love to us?
What makes this passage so different from the way we normally receive love?
If we can’t earn love but rather just accept it, how can we apply these Scriptures to our lives?
Prayer
Let’s pray that we can learn to receive and grow in God’s love on a daily basis. Is there anything else you need prayer for?
Invite Back
Set up the next gathering.
The Goal
To discuss the things that might cause anxiety in our lives and how God can help us.
Discuss
What is a quirky or unusual fear that you have?
What are things most people worry about and why do you think this is the case?
What kind of effect can worry have on us?
How do you typically handle anxiety and worry?
Bible
This passage helps realign me when worry begins to creep in.
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ( Philippians 4:6-7 )
Discuss
Is there anything in this passage that stands out to you?
How is prayer helpful with our worries?
This passage says that we have access to God’s overwhelming peace. How can this change the way we handle life’s anxieties?
Prayer
Are there worries in your life right now that you’d like to pray about?
Invite Back
Set up the next gathering.
The Goal
To evaluate our lives and make sure we’re pursuing the right things.
Discuss
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever purchased?
Have you ever pursued something and it wasn’t as great as you had hoped for? If so, tell us about the experience.
What are some things people typically chase after in life?
What are the things you consider most important in life and how do you keep them in focus?
Bible
These Scriptures highlight an interesting dynamic of pursuit and reward.
- Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. ( Psalms 37:3-6 )
Discuss
Is there anything in this passage that stands out to you?
Why would God spend time taking care of our basic needs?
God guides us to trust, do good, delight, and commit our ways to Him. Which of these are easier and which are more difficult to live out?
How can we practically develop a life of trusting, doing good, committing, and delighting in Him?
Prayer
Let’s take time to reflect and surrender those things that have distracted us from God and have left us empty.
Let’s pray that God would help us commit ourselves to Him.
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What’s Next?
Discuss with the group and decide if you would like to keep gathering to grow closer to God and each other.
If so, we will be in touch, or you can simply email smallgroups@healingplacechurch.org.
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