This week's Life Group Questions
1. REVIEW
In this study we learned that the Holy Spirit wants us to encounter Him as the Spirit of Truth. He desires to free us from deception, fear, and shame. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
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2. APPLICATION
3. GET DEEPER
4. GROUP PRAYER:
Holy Spirit,
a. Thank You for loving me and inviting me to encounter You in deeper ways.
b. I invite You to heal those places in my life where I am controlled by shame, fear, and pride.
c. Today, I renounce the fear of (rejection/abandonment/future/hell) and commit to trusting You fully.
d. Today, I confess my pride and renounce it. I humble myself before You and ask You to help me see the truth in the areas where I have been turning a blind eye and a deaf ear.
e. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
In this study we learned that the Holy Spirit wants us to encounter Him as the Spirit of Truth. He desires to free us from deception, fear, and shame. Let’s explore how this study connects with your life.
Conversation starter: What is one key insight that you gained from this study?
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2. APPLICATION
A. Which one of these three obstacles to intimacy with the Holy Spirit do you struggle with the most?
___ Lies: Sometimes I lie about things in my life or in my work context.
___ Secrets: There are shameful things in my life that I have not brought to the light.
___ Blind Spots: When confronted with my shortcomings I react defensively or in denial.
___ Pride: I struggle admitting the truth because I am afraid of the outcome.
B. Are you currently experiencing any of these symptoms?
1. Shame: I feel shame about my life and have not fully healed in some areas.
___Yes___No
2. Fear: I am afraid of what would happen if I face the truth.
___Yes___No
3. GET DEEPER
A. Which one of these fears is keeping you from experiencing intimacy with the Holy Spirit?
1.___ Fear of Rejection: People will not like me if they know the truth.
2.___ Fear of Abandonment: People will walk away from me if they know the truth.
3.___ Fear of the future: My life will be destroyed if people know the truth.
4.___ Fear of Hell: If I don’t tell the truth, God might not save me after all.
B. Share from your Experience.
1. Have you experienced the Holy Spirit healing some areas in your life that were previously shaped by fear or shame? Tell us about it.
2. What would you tell a person who is currently in your previous situation?
4. GROUP PRAYER:
Holy Spirit,
a. Thank You for loving me and inviting me to encounter You in deeper ways.
b. I invite You to heal those places in my life where I am controlled by shame, fear, and pride.
c. Today, I renounce the fear of (rejection/abandonment/future/hell) and commit to trusting You fully.
d. Today, I confess my pride and renounce it. I humble myself before You and ask You to help me see the truth in the areas where I have been turning a blind eye and a deaf ear.
e. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!