This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
What is one insight that you gained from the study of John 21? Share with the group.
2. APPLICATION
According to Dr. Curt Thompson author of “The Soul of Shame,” guilt and shame often work together to prevent us from having inner peace, productive lives, or relational health. Select True or False, and discern if there is shame in your life. After you answer it, share what you discovered with the group.
___ I feel like “damaged goods” because of some experiences that have happened in my life.
___ Because of my past, I feel that God cannot use me as He uses people who are better than me.
___ I am not good enough.
___ I am not enough.
___ I am not lovable.
___ There is something deeply wrong with me.
___ I need to work harder at making God be pleased with me.
___ If people really knew me they would reject me.
___ I am worried that people will find out how much I worry.
___ My ethnicity or nationality is inferior to that of other people.
___ I feel ashamed.
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read 1 Peter 5:8-9 out loud. The Bible says that satan, which means “accuser,” wants you to be enslaved to shame to keep you distant from God and people. The apostle Peter warns us about it, and calls us to stand firm in the faith. What is one tactic that satan uses to enslave you to shame? Share with the group.
B. Jesus led Peter to address his shame by asking him to reassert three times his love for Jesus.
In a similar way Dr. Curt Thompson author of “The Soul of Shame”, says that if we want to break the power of satan and shame, we need to bring to light what is shaming us. Is there anything that God wants you to bring to light or confess right now?
__ No
__ Yes (Share with the group).
C. If you need to discuss some issues in private, feel free to talk to your Life group leader,
or contact our pastoral team. We are here to help you.
4. PRAYER
As we conclude this session, read the words of Titus 3:4-7 out loud. God loves you and wants you to trust in His love. Take time to pray together to invite God to work deeply in your heart.
a. Thank Jesus for loving you fully, even with the things you dislike about yourself.
b. Invite God to work in your heart and to let His grace free you from the power of shame.
c. Identify and renounce any lies that satan has used to keep you enslaved to shame.
d. Ask God to use the scars from your past to reach people who are struggling with similar issues.
e. Thank God for the way He will redeem your shame and for what He will do in your life.
What is one insight that you gained from the study of John 21? Share with the group.
2. APPLICATION
According to Dr. Curt Thompson author of “The Soul of Shame,” guilt and shame often work together to prevent us from having inner peace, productive lives, or relational health. Select True or False, and discern if there is shame in your life. After you answer it, share what you discovered with the group.
___ I feel like “damaged goods” because of some experiences that have happened in my life.
___ Because of my past, I feel that God cannot use me as He uses people who are better than me.
___ I am not good enough.
___ I am not enough.
___ I am not lovable.
___ There is something deeply wrong with me.
___ I need to work harder at making God be pleased with me.
___ If people really knew me they would reject me.
___ I am worried that people will find out how much I worry.
___ My ethnicity or nationality is inferior to that of other people.
___ I feel ashamed.
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read 1 Peter 5:8-9 out loud. The Bible says that satan, which means “accuser,” wants you to be enslaved to shame to keep you distant from God and people. The apostle Peter warns us about it, and calls us to stand firm in the faith. What is one tactic that satan uses to enslave you to shame? Share with the group.
B. Jesus led Peter to address his shame by asking him to reassert three times his love for Jesus.
In a similar way Dr. Curt Thompson author of “The Soul of Shame”, says that if we want to break the power of satan and shame, we need to bring to light what is shaming us. Is there anything that God wants you to bring to light or confess right now?
__ No
__ Yes (Share with the group).
C. If you need to discuss some issues in private, feel free to talk to your Life group leader,
or contact our pastoral team. We are here to help you.
4. PRAYER
As we conclude this session, read the words of Titus 3:4-7 out loud. God loves you and wants you to trust in His love. Take time to pray together to invite God to work deeply in your heart.
a. Thank Jesus for loving you fully, even with the things you dislike about yourself.
b. Invite God to work in your heart and to let His grace free you from the power of shame.
c. Identify and renounce any lies that satan has used to keep you enslaved to shame.
d. Ask God to use the scars from your past to reach people who are struggling with similar issues.
e. Thank God for the way He will redeem your shame and for what He will do in your life.