This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that anyone who follows Jesus needs to develop the ability to adapt to challenging situations by depending on his presence, power, and people. If we are deceived into believing that God has forsaken us, that we should only depend on our own strength, or that we should trust no one, our resilience will be compromised. Let’s take a closer look at how this study connects with your life.
2. APPLICATION
A. Metaphorically speaking, have you ever been at a difficult place in your life like Rephidim?
____ Yes
____ No
B. There are three common questions that we face at Rephidim.
Which ones are you facing today?
C. There are three deceptions that we can fall for at Rephidim.
Which one are you believing today? How does believing these deceptions make you feel?
3. GET DEEPER
A. Resilience is built on three foundational truths. Which ones are a solid conviction in your life?
___ God will never leave me nor forsake me, but He uses challenges to mature my faith.
___ I can invite God into my challenges, not only depending on my abilities but also on His power.
___ I need a few people in my life that I can trust to help me face my weaknesses and limitations.
B. Read out loud the verses from the book of Hebrews below. Then pray as a group.
Hebrews 13:5-6
5 “Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?”
4. GROUP PRAYER
a. Thank God for his presence and patient love.
b. Renounce out loud before God any deception identified above that is compromising your resilience.
c. Declare to God that you believe that:
d. Thank God in advance for the way He will work in your life and lead you in the year ahead.
In this study we learned that anyone who follows Jesus needs to develop the ability to adapt to challenging situations by depending on his presence, power, and people. If we are deceived into believing that God has forsaken us, that we should only depend on our own strength, or that we should trust no one, our resilience will be compromised. Let’s take a closer look at how this study connects with your life.
2. APPLICATION
A. Metaphorically speaking, have you ever been at a difficult place in your life like Rephidim?
____ Yes
____ No
B. There are three common questions that we face at Rephidim.
Which ones are you facing today?
a.Where are you, God?
b.What should I do?
c.How can I keep going?
C. There are three deceptions that we can fall for at Rephidim.
Which one are you believing today? How does believing these deceptions make you feel?
a. Believing that God has forsaken me.
b. Believing that I should only depend on myself rather than on God.
c. Believing that I should trust no one and face my challenges alone.
3. GET DEEPER
A. Resilience is built on three foundational truths. Which ones are a solid conviction in your life?
___ God will never leave me nor forsake me, but He uses challenges to mature my faith.
___ I can invite God into my challenges, not only depending on my abilities but also on His power.
___ I need a few people in my life that I can trust to help me face my weaknesses and limitations.
B. Read out loud the verses from the book of Hebrews below. Then pray as a group.
Hebrews 13:5-6
5 “Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?”
4. GROUP PRAYER
a. Thank God for his presence and patient love.
b. Renounce out loud before God any deception identified above that is compromising your resilience.
c. Declare to God that you believe that:
a. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
b. You embrace the testing of your faith as an opportunity to mature for God’s glory.
c. You will use the skills He gave you, but you will depend on His presence and power.
d. Thank God in advance for the way He will work in your life and lead you in the year ahead.