Growth Group Questions
1. Allow people to arrive, talk, and snack (6:45-7)
2. Introduction game (7:00 - 7:10)
- Unique and Shared
3. Pray (1 min)
4. Explanation of UNITED (1 min)
5. Bible discussion (7:10 - 7:35)
Read 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (Pg 231)
What dilemma were the Israelite army facing?
What did they decide was the best way to ensure victory over the Philistines?
Why were the Israelites so excited? What was the outcome of the battle?
What mistake did the Israelites make that lost them the battle? What should they have done instead?
Tell about a time when you leaned on someone or something besides God during a difficult or scary situation.
Tell about a time when you chose to lean on God during a difficult or scary situation?
What are some ways that you can be sure to look to God next time you face a difficult struggle?
6. VIDEO 7 min (7:35-8:00)
Did anything stand out to you?
When have you seen someone risk their position of influence (on a sports team, at a job, in a circle of friends, etc.) to obey God and stand firm in their convictions?
In what ways have you been challenged to compromise your beliefs? What was the outcome?
What do we reveal about ourselves when we compromise our convictions? How can compromise hinder our relationship with God?
In what ways have you ever felt tempted to hide your faith? What were the circumstances and how did you deal with the situation?
In what ways have you had to choose God over a relationship, your reputation, or your popularity? How did it make you feel afterward?
In what ways have you found it easy or difficult to trust God knowing that he can provide a way, but might not
7. Life Change Application - Few (8:00-8:05)
8. Share prayer requests and pray together. (8:05-8:15)
9. Talk and eat (if any time is left)
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2. Introduction game (7:00 - 7:10)
- Unique and Shared
3. Pray (1 min)
4. Explanation of UNITED (1 min)
5. Bible discussion (7:10 - 7:35)
Read 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (Pg 231)
What dilemma were the Israelite army facing?
What did they decide was the best way to ensure victory over the Philistines?
Why were the Israelites so excited? What was the outcome of the battle?
What mistake did the Israelites make that lost them the battle? What should they have done instead?
Tell about a time when you leaned on someone or something besides God during a difficult or scary situation.
Tell about a time when you chose to lean on God during a difficult or scary situation?
What are some ways that you can be sure to look to God next time you face a difficult struggle?
6. VIDEO 7 min (7:35-8:00)
Did anything stand out to you?
When have you seen someone risk their position of influence (on a sports team, at a job, in a circle of friends, etc.) to obey God and stand firm in their convictions?
In what ways have you been challenged to compromise your beliefs? What was the outcome?
What do we reveal about ourselves when we compromise our convictions? How can compromise hinder our relationship with God?
In what ways have you ever felt tempted to hide your faith? What were the circumstances and how did you deal with the situation?
In what ways have you had to choose God over a relationship, your reputation, or your popularity? How did it make you feel afterward?
In what ways have you found it easy or difficult to trust God knowing that he can provide a way, but might not
7. Life Change Application - Few (8:00-8:05)
8. Share prayer requests and pray together. (8:05-8:15)
9. Talk and eat (if any time is left)
**** SIGN UP FOR TOP 2 PREFERRED GG NIGHTS***
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133