“Life is not just about feeling good, but about doing good.” axis.org
Part 1 – Identity: 11 minutes
Click on this link to watch the today’s video - First Things First
During the video, you will be asked to respond to these questions, “What makes a good life?“ and “What is God doing in culture“?
Part 2 – Sharing: 22 minutes
Have three different individuals read the following verses aloud and briefly explain the meaning of the verse.
James 3:13, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.“
James 1:15, “Desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.“
1 Peter 2:11, “Brothers and sisters, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires which wage war against your soul.“
Group Leader, read the quote by True Faced by Bill Trall, Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch. Then, use the following questions to dig deeper and to lead into your prayer time.
"The wonderful dreams God has for us often remain unclear because unresolved sin issues block our view. In our immaturity we may even think that our dreams for ourselves are more significant than what God planned for us."
Discussion questions for each person to answer:
Describe one of your life’s dreams.
What sacrifices are you willing to make to realize that dream?
How can “our dreams“ differ from “God’s dreams“ for us?
How can your sins (or sinfulness) block you from realizing God’s dream for you?
Part 3 – Prayer: 10 minutes
Use your remaining time to pray for each other.
Group Leader, please post takeaways, thoughts, and questions as a comment below. Thank you!
