First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: What's one thing that makes a good father?

 

A way to pray: As we're seeking to see 2,000 people baptized and growing in relationship with Jesus by 2022, let's pray for those who don't yet know His fatherly love.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What is the significance of Jesus being called Everlasting? What about Father?
• Being Transformed: What does it look like practically to relate to Jesus as Father?
• Loving Others: What's one way can I share Jesus' fatherly love through my words and actions this week?
• Pursuing Unity: Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." What is one unchanging quality about Jesus that helps me live in harmony with others (especially other believers)?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: If you could have super-strength either physically, emotionally, or intellectually, which would you choose and why?

 

A way to pray: Pray for each other in the areas shared in the Being Transformed discussion below.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What is the significance of Jesus being called Mighty? What about of Him being called God?
• Being Transformed: What's one area of my life where I need to experience Jesus as Mighty God right now?
• Loving Others: Who in my life needs to experience Jesus as Mighty God? How can I help them through my words and actions?
• Pursuing Unity: What are some specific ways the Word, prayer, and community can each help us remember and experience God's might?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: What's one good piece of advice you've heard from a parent, teacher, or friend?

 

A way to pray: Pray with each other for the Lord's counsel in the areas identified in the Being Transformed discussion below. Pray for those in our lives who need to hear and respond to Jesus' counsel to come to Him in faith (from the Loving Others discussion below).

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What is the significance of Jesus being called Wonderful? What about Counselor?
• Being Transformed: What's one area of my life where I need Jesus' counsel right now? What does it look like practically for me to seek Him in this?
• Loving Others: Who in my life needs to hear Jesus' counsel to come to Him in faith? How am I sharing this message with them through my words and actions?
• Pursuing Unity: How can we support each other in seeking and receiving counsel from Jesus? What roles do the Word, prayer, and community play in this?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: What's one part of creation that is especially beautiful or awe-inspiring to you?

 

A way to pray: Pray for each other to grow in living our lives under God's good authority, reflecting Him clearly to the world around us.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What can we learn from Genesis 1-2 about what God is like? Which of these truths do I especially appreciate (and why)?
• Being Transformed: Why did God create people? What is our purpose? What change can I make in my life to live out His purpose more fully?
• Loving Others: What's one way I can reflect God among my family, friends, or community this week?
• Pursuing Unity: Why do people have a hard time submitting to God's ownership/authority? How does this affect our relationships? Why would it be better to submit to Him?