Dive in: Open in a prayer. Then talk as a group about This month’s EMPOWERING practice “Give Generously” and if you were able to practice it this week. Were you able to Try our weekly discipline? If you failed or struggled talk about what may have led to that failure.
Read: Matthew 11:25-30 & 23:1-12 (consider breaking up the passage among the group)
Dig Deep: *It is more important that you talk, than if you finish*
Question 1: In what ways do you see the value of becoming "little children" with our relationship to God? How do you see yourself being challenged to become more like a child?
Question 2: What in the last year has been a burden you have carried? How is Jesus calling you to find rest in Him with that burden?
Question 3: How might the modern church be creating burdens that those trying to find Jesus would find hard to bare? How could the people of our church point people to rest in Jesus?
Question 4: How can "Gospel Clarity" help ensure we are participating in the work of the kingdom and prevent us from becoming "unwilling to lift a finger"?
Question 5: If our church was going to REALLY help people see Jesus next year, What would we be doing? PLEASE SHARE THESE THOUGHTS WITH DUSTIN
Walk It Out: This week we are focused on “Thrive in Blessing” and how that pertains to Give Generously. Jesus has freely invited us to come to experience the empowering practices we see in his ministry. One of the ways we can do this is by choosing to practice "Thrive in Blessing" in your daily walk with Jesus. If you would like more information on how you can do this you can read the blog on this topic at….
