This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that Jesus not only wants us to believe in Him, but also to submit to Him. When we encounter Jesus as Lord of our lives, we align ourselves with the only One who has been given all authority in heaven and on earth. In that place of total alignment with Him, we can finally find the peace and purpose our hearts hunger for. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
A. Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
______
B. Previous to this study, did you understand the centrality of the concept of authority in salvation?
__ Yes
__ No
2. APPLICATION
Which one of these areas is an obstacle to your spiritual growth? Tell us about it.
___ Submission: I am resisting God rather than resisting the devil.
___ Closeness: I am walking away from God rather than closer to Him.
___ Alignment: I am doing things that I know are not aligned with God’s will for me.
___ Trust: I think my way is better than God’s, and I have a hard time trusting Him.
___ Blame: I am blaming God for my struggles rather than taking responsibility for my decisions.
___ None of the above.
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read out loud the words of Jesus which he spoke to the apostles.
Luke 6:46
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Matthew 6:9-10
This, then, is how you should pray:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.”
B. What is one area in which God wants you to invite His rulership into your life and submit to Him?
______.
4. GROUP PRAYER
a. Thank Jesus for loving you so much and for inviting you to live under His authority.
b. Thank Jesus for what He will do in the future, and for inviting you to reign with Him.
c. Submit any area that God has revealed to you through this study. Tell the Lord, ““God, I invite You to rule in my life. I submit to Your authority and resist the devil. Let Your will be done in this area of my life: ______”
d. If you have never asked Jesus to be your Savior, ask Him to save you today. He is waiting.
Helpful Links:
1. Transgender man finds Jesus (Tommy Morta):
https://youtu.be/F1qgGOgqxQc
2. Ex-witch finds Jesus (Sarah Sumpolec):
https://youtu.be/yjOh4O2vmA0
3. Jewish woman is delivered from demons (Bobbie Merritt):
https://youtu.be/Mmqih2wpxu0
4. Body builder finds freedom from spiritual oppression (Jeff Morgan)
https://youtu.be/558Y_zazFCU
In this study we learned that Jesus not only wants us to believe in Him, but also to submit to Him. When we encounter Jesus as Lord of our lives, we align ourselves with the only One who has been given all authority in heaven and on earth. In that place of total alignment with Him, we can finally find the peace and purpose our hearts hunger for. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
A. Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
______
B. Previous to this study, did you understand the centrality of the concept of authority in salvation?
__ Yes
__ No
2. APPLICATION
Which one of these areas is an obstacle to your spiritual growth? Tell us about it.
___ Submission: I am resisting God rather than resisting the devil.
___ Closeness: I am walking away from God rather than closer to Him.
___ Alignment: I am doing things that I know are not aligned with God’s will for me.
___ Trust: I think my way is better than God’s, and I have a hard time trusting Him.
___ Blame: I am blaming God for my struggles rather than taking responsibility for my decisions.
___ None of the above.
3. GET DEEPER
A. Read out loud the words of Jesus which he spoke to the apostles.
Luke 6:46
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?
Matthew 6:9-10
This, then, is how you should pray:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.”
B. What is one area in which God wants you to invite His rulership into your life and submit to Him?
______.
4. GROUP PRAYER
a. Thank Jesus for loving you so much and for inviting you to live under His authority.
b. Thank Jesus for what He will do in the future, and for inviting you to reign with Him.
c. Submit any area that God has revealed to you through this study. Tell the Lord, ““God, I invite You to rule in my life. I submit to Your authority and resist the devil. Let Your will be done in this area of my life: ______”
d. If you have never asked Jesus to be your Savior, ask Him to save you today. He is waiting.
Helpful Links:
1. Transgender man finds Jesus (Tommy Morta):
https://youtu.be/F1qgGOgqxQc
2. Ex-witch finds Jesus (Sarah Sumpolec):
https://youtu.be/yjOh4O2vmA0
3. Jewish woman is delivered from demons (Bobbie Merritt):
https://youtu.be/Mmqih2wpxu0
4. Body builder finds freedom from spiritual oppression (Jeff Morgan)
https://youtu.be/558Y_zazFCU