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Life Group Questions1. People are flawed. So, when someone does something that could offend you, do you see them as someone who will eventually offend you because they are an imperfect/flawed person or are you blinded by the offense?2. Pastor Ryan mentioned that some of us might need to hit the reset button on our expectations in relationships. Did this resonate with you? If so, how?3. In Matthew 5:43-47, Jesus commands us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who use & persecute us. This is challenging for every Christian, but how does this challenge you personally?4. Pastor Ryan mentioned two steps to dealing with offenders:1. Look in the mirror first- We must ask God to search us & make us clean (Psalm 139:23-24)2. Follow God's strategy for relationships in Ephesians 4- Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry- Do not give the devil a foothold- Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger- Be kind & compassionate to one another- Forgive ea

Life Group Questions 1. When first proposed, what was your reaction to the idea that a Christian should be unoffendable? What do you think now?2. In two separate incidents (Matt 18:7 and Luke 17:1), Jesus warns His disciples (and us) that offense must certainly come in this world. Why does he make this warning?3. Living offended and living angry is your choice. What was your initial reaction to this idea? What do you think now?4. Do you...Are you harboring anger in your life? Do you want freedom? How do we get that freedom?5. An offended Christian has forgotten what they’ve been forgiven of. Discuss what this means. And what does it mean in your life?

Life Group Questions How would you rate your confidence in praying with others on a scale of 1 to 10? What might be holding you back from joining others in prayer more consistently?Last week, we discussed areas of your life where you feel a need for God to move. Has anything changed since then? How can we continue to unite in prayer for this aspect of your life?According to Acts 6:4, why should corporate prayer be regarded as just as important as preaching and teaching in a healthy church?Have you experienced God's presence or power more tangibly when praying with others compared to praying alone? Alternatively, could you share a moment when corporate prayer had a personal impact on you?

Life Group Questions1. How has your prayer life improved since you started this series? 2. Roy highlighted four transformative types of prayer that can truly move God: specific, daring, intense, and persistent. Which of these areas do you feel you need to grow in, and why? 3. Please share an experience where you prayed for God to act, and He did. Describe the specific, daring, intense, or persistent prayer you offered. 4. Are there particular areas of your life where you feel a need for God to move? How can your Life Group come alongside you to provide support, encouragement, and prayer? 

Life Group Questions1. The prayer cards we covered in this week's message are His kingdom, daily bread, forgiveness, temptation & deliverance, & it's all about Him. Which of these impacted you the most and why?2. Have you started using the prayer cards and praying through the Lord's Prayer as an outline? How is it going? Notice any changes?3. Pastor Ryan encouraged us to try this prayer outline for 30 days. What does everyone think about our life group committing to this and holding each other accountable?4. Read Psalm 45:7. This is speaking about the joy Jesus had while on earth. Jewish scholars say that this is more joy than all of the joy of all of mankind combined together. We need to be more like Jesus! How much joy do you live with? Do you pray for it?5. Why is it important for us to pray out loud versus "thinking" our prayers?

Life Group Questions1. How would you rate your prayer life on a scale of 1-10? Why do you give yourself this score?2. Read Luke 11:1. The disciples noticed that the source of Jesus’ miracles, character, & wisdom was His prayer life. So, they naturally asked him to teach them to pray. Jesus responds by teaching them the Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Ryan explained that Jesus’ intention was not to have them memorize this prayer and repeat it everyday. Instead, the Lord’s prayer is meant to be an outline to teach us how to pray. Have you ever used the Lord’s Prayer as an outline for daily prayer? If so, how has this changed your connection with God?3. The Lord’s Prayer starts with, “Our father who is in Heaven.” How should this statement change your perspective each day?4. Next, we have, “Hallowed be your name.” What does “hallowed” mean and what does this teach us about how we should enter God’s presence each day?5. A great way to daily praise & thank God is to pray through His eight compound names that we find in the

Life Group QuestionsRead Psalm 37:251. What was your main takeaway from Pastor Matt’s teaching?2. What marker (“Ebenezer”) will you use to remember the goodness of God?3. “Never doubt in the darkness what the Lord has told you in the light.” Talk about what this means to you. Why do we doubt in the darkness?4. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Ephesians 5:20. What is the common theme between the commands in these verses? Share about times in your life when it was seemingly impossible to follow these commands. Why is it not impossible to follow these commands?5. Read Jeremiah 29:11. Do you believe that God has plans for good for you and to give you hope? Why?

Life Group Questions1. What was your biggest takeaway from Sunday's message and how will this change your perspective moving forward?2. Some people try to combat Christianity with the argument that God has a split personality. They say that the God of the Old Testament is angry & full of wrath while the God of the New Testament is kind, nice, & forgiving. What is the proper response to such a claim?3. Pastor Ryan explained four aspects of God's vengeance.- God is provoked- God is fiery- God is furious- God is indignantWhich of these stood out to you the most and why?4. Did you walk away from hearing this message with more or less hope for your future? Explain why.5. Now that we have concluded the fear of God series, how has your relationship with God changed? How do you think this will impact your life moving forward?

Life Group Questions1. This week, we discussed an Omni God - Omnipresent (present everywhere, every time, with the fullness of His being. Omniscient (He knows everything there is to know) and Omnipotent (He possesses all power). How has this understanding of God impacted you? 2. God's Omnipresence can bring conviction or comfort. Can you share a moment when you felt comfort, conviction, or both? 3. Chris talked about three areas of God's perfect knowledge: He's All-Foreknowing (God knows everything that will come to pass), All-Seeing (God Sees everything that exists in the universe), and All-Perceiving (God perfectly understands all that He observes). Which of these impacted you the most and why?4. Job 42:2 says -  " I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. - This verse refers to God's power at work in your life to fulfill His purpose. Do you know what God's purpose is for your life? If so, are you actively fulfilling that purpose? If you are unsure or unaware, have you taken th

Life Group Questions1. Omarr explained that we don't fear God because we don't really know the God we should fear. How has your understanding of God changed in the last two weeks?2. Our God is a glorious God. What does that mean?3. Read Isaiah 40:26. God formed all the stars, calls them by name, and yet He did not make them in His image. He reserved that for you. How does this change your perspective for your life?4. Either we live for the glory of God or we do not live at all. We only exist. What needs to change in your life so that you truly live for the glory of God?

Life Group Questions1.  What comes into your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you. Why is this so important? What comes into your mind when you think about God?2.  What is a good way to define the holiness of God?3.  In Isaiah 6:1-4, Isaiah sees an incredible vision of God on His throne with Seraphim flying around calling out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty. The whole earth is full of His glory.” What was the result of Isaiah seeing this vision? How has your perspective of God & yourself changed since Sunday?4.  Our God is a faithful God. What does this mean?5.  Pastor Ryan mentioned four ways God is faithful. Which of these do you struggle to believe for your life? ·     Faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9)·     Faithful to limit temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)·     Faithful to make all things work for our good (Romans 8:28)·     Faithful on the issue of eternity (John 3:36, Rev. 20:15)

Life Group Questions:Kasey introduced five practical steps to growing our Fear of God.1. Seek the Fear of God:a. What are some practical ways to get into the presence of God?Which one do you do the most? The least?b. Is it effective to ask God to grow the fear of Him within us?Why?2. Immerse in Scripturea. Why do we read the Bible?b. How does this grow the Fear of God?3. Read Good Booksa. Do you read four good Christian books annually? If not, what isyour excuse?b. What books did you read in 2024?c. Does anyone want to recommend a book for others to read?4. Train Yourselfa. What is your training regimen?b. What WILL your training regimen be?5. Tithea. What is tithing?b. Why and how does it teach you always to fear the Lord your God?