Obey
About this theme
“The Jesus way is the best way”
God desires a personal relationship with all of us, one that grows from being me-centred to God-centred as we read his Word and put it into practice in our daily lives. It's the truth that sets us free from the lies of our old lives. Confessing our selfish desires (sins) opens the door for us to experience his forgiveness and live a soft-hearted life where what he says matters most. We live to follow him out of his love for us and for what he has done in us, wanting to become more like him as we depend and draw on his Spirit and his grace.
Week 1
This starter question is for a new group that has just formed, it is designed to help you get to know one and other better.
Ask each other: “What is your life story?”
Ask each other questions and pray for each other.
All other weeks
Section A: Accountability & how are you doing? - 15 minutes
Think back to the ‘Action and Share’ section you went through last session. How did you get on this week with putting into practice what you said last week? Who did you share with?
What has brought you joy and satisfaction recently? What has been challenging you recently?
If you finish a theme and there is no theme to continue onto please keep catching up with your group using this Section A.
Section B: What is God saying through his Word - 40 minutes
Read the Bible passage and use these questions as conversation starters:
What are the key truths about a) God, b) you, c) the life God desires for us?
What questions do you have about this passage?
Section C: Action and share - 10 minutes
Through this passage, what is God saying you should do / change / stop? “Therefore I will ____”
Think together on how and with whom you could share what you've learned this week.
Bible passages:
Week 1 - Acts 2:29-38 Forgiveness comes through faith and repentance
Verse to look at in your own time Luke 9:23-25 Following Jesus is a matter of surrender
Week 2 - Ephesians 2:1-10 Recognise and attack our old way of living, with grace
Verse to look at in your own time - Luke 18:9-14 Right thinking of ourselves creates humility before God
Week 3 - Ephesians 6:10-18 Fight against the enemy’s schemes with the armour of God
Verse to look at in your own time - Psalm 119:24-33 God's word is our instruction for life
Week 4 - Galatians 5:13-25 The spirit brings freedom and fruitfulness
Verse to look at in your own time - 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 God looks for radical purity in his people
Week 5 - Romans 12:1-2 Not conforming to culture but being transformed by Christ
Verse to look at in your own time - James 2:14-26 Put your faith into action for his glory and your joy!