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In the Beginning, Part 17: Six Verses That Define the World

June 17, 2018 Mike MinterSermonsGenesis

Divine promises are never executed by manipulation.

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In the Beginning, Part 17: Six Verses That Define the World

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

  1. What was one thing you found particularly challenging, insightful, helpful, or difficult to understand from this Sunday?
  2. What is something you trusted God for in the past? How did it turn out?
  3. Read and discuss Genesis 16:1-6. What is the essence of this story? How is it linked to the big story of scripture? In what ways do these six verses define the world?
  4. How are Abraham and Sarah’s actions mistrusting Gods faithfulness? Why do you think they chose to mistrust?
  5. How was Abraham strong outside the home but passive within? Have you ever found this dynamic at work in your own life?
  6. How can culture impact or influence our faith and trust in Jesus? What are some examples you’ve observed or experienced firsthand?
  7. In what ways should the church be an influence on culture, instead of the other way around?
  8. What is something God has called you to be a steward of? What does faithfulness look like in that calling?
  9. Have you ever tried to manipulate a situation because it was difficult to trust the Lord? Are you in a situation now where you are manipulating something and you know it’s not right? Spend some time in prayer with your small group for the things you’ve discussed.
Series: In the Beginning: A Journey Through Genesis
Tagged with: Abraham, Culture, Faith, Living By Faith, Manipulation, Trust, World System

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