This week's Life Group Questions
For reflection and LIFE Group facilitation:
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that control, shame, resentfulness, and unbelief are four common threats that have the power to rob you from the peace that Jesus wants you to experience. Instead, God wants you to operate from a state of wellbeing characterized by harmony with Jesus. When you have His shalom, your life becomes a catalyst for peace in a world in chaos. Let’s take a closer look at the state of your inner world.
2. APPLICATION
A. To what degree are these threats to inner peace present in your life? Which one is the dominant?
(1=Absent / 10= Dominant)
1) Control: I am not relying on God but want to be in control.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2) Shame: I am avoiding God because I feel guilty.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3) Resentfulness: I am blaming God for my pain.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4) Unbelief: I am rejecting Jesus and do not believe in him.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read the very words that Jesus spoke to His disciples in John 14:27.
Are you letting your heart be troubled instead of being in harmony with Jesus? What is the result?
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
B. What is one thing you need to do to let the peace of Christ reign in your heart?
I need to _______________________________________________________________
4. GROUP PRAYER
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that control, shame, resentfulness, and unbelief are four common threats that have the power to rob you from the peace that Jesus wants you to experience. Instead, God wants you to operate from a state of wellbeing characterized by harmony with Jesus. When you have His shalom, your life becomes a catalyst for peace in a world in chaos. Let’s take a closer look at the state of your inner world.
2. APPLICATION
A. To what degree are these threats to inner peace present in your life? Which one is the dominant?
(1=Absent / 10= Dominant)
1) Control: I am not relying on God but want to be in control.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2) Shame: I am avoiding God because I feel guilty.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3) Resentfulness: I am blaming God for my pain.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4) Unbelief: I am rejecting Jesus and do not believe in him.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read the very words that Jesus spoke to His disciples in John 14:27.
Are you letting your heart be troubled instead of being in harmony with Jesus? What is the result?
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
B. What is one thing you need to do to let the peace of Christ reign in your heart?
I need to _______________________________________________________________
4. GROUP PRAYER
a. Thank God for his unfailing love.
b. Renounce out loud before God any mindset you have allowed in your heart that has robbed you from God’s peace.
(Control/Shame/Resentfulness/Unbelief).
c. Invite God to restore His peace in your heart and to give you inner harmony with Jesus.
d. Invite Jesus to use your life to influence your external world with His peace.
e. (If you have never asked Jesus to save you, ask Him now to do so).
f. Thank God in advance for the way He will gently work in your life.