Life Group Guide (Week of October 7, 2018)

This Week’s Passage: Matthew 9:18-34
Use this daily guide to help you internalize this week’s passage & message!
Sunday [KNOW]:
In a journal, reflect on today’s sermon by finishing any or all of the following:
I never knew…
I was reminded…
A question I still have…
I was challenged…
I was convicted…
A truth I could share is…
 
Monday [KNOW>BE]
Spend some time today doing the following:
  1. Select a portion of this week’s sermon passage to memorize this week.
  2. Write your selected portion and read it to yourself throughout the day today.
 
Tuesday [Be]:
In a journal, spend some time meditating and writing about the following:
  1. Read the sermon passage again.
  2. Write a prayer of response, guided by the sermon passage. (May include adoration, confession/repentance, thanksgiving, petition, etc.).
  3. Write your selected portion of the Scripture several times to aid in memorization.
 
Wednesday [BE>DO]:
Think about this week’s questions for group discussion:

1. How are you challenged by this week’s look at faith? Is your life marked by this type of faith in Jesus as King?

2. Once again we are confronted by Jesus’ extravagant mercy. How are you being continually challenged by how that mercy is highlighted in this week’s passage?

3. As Jesus calls us to follow, what would you say is the most uncomfortable aspect of that call for you? How can your group pray for you as you address that aspect of following him?

Thursday [DO]:

In a journal, spend some time consider the following:
  1. What insights have you had while internalizing this week’s passage?
  2. How specifically will you seek to apply its truths in your home/workplace/life in general?