change is possible! - Church on the Hill
5.
Verse four talks about the promises God has given us. What promises of God can help us make changes in our lives? (Read Hebrews 13:5 and 1 Corinthians 10:13.)
6.
According to verse five, the change process begins with faith. How do you describe faith? week 2
Application 7.
(Optional) Last week Pastor Scott challenged us to ask God, “What do you want to change in me?” In what area of your life do you feel He wants you to change, and what would help you prepare for and pursue that change?
September 17, 2017
Scott Simmerok
lead pastor
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE! “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life” 2 Peter 1:3
8.
9.
This week we talked about increasing faith and goodness. What are some small steps you could take this week to increase your faith and goodness?
Share with your group how they can pray for you.
A Negative Behavior ___________________
“having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” 1:4
A Positive Behavior ____________________ “for a godly life” 1:3 Heart Change ________________________
“participate in the divine nature” 1:4
2 Peter 1:3-5
“HIS divine POWER has given us EVERYTHING we need for a GODLY LIFE through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very GREAT and PRECIOUS PROMISES, so that through them you may PARTICIPATE IN THE DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your FAITH GOODNESS….”
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according to 2 Peter 2 Peter Process Inviting change Negative Behavior Positive Behavior Heart
Change is . . .
God’s Part
My Part*
Nurture your relationship with God.
Possible
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life.”
“Make every effort”
Commit to the change you want to make.
Faith Goodness
How do faith and goodness help you change?
____________
_____________
__________
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Knowledge Self-Control
_________
_________
Perseverance
_________
_________
Godliness
_________
_________
_________
_________
Getting to Know You 1.
On Sunday Pastor Scott talked about bacon. What is your favorite food, either with or without bacon?
2.
When you were 13, what would you have liked to change about your life?
3.
Think of someone you know or admire who has changed for the better. Who are they and what did they do to change?
Mutual Affection Love
* based on Changeology by John Norcross
FAITH is . . . belief, relationship, and confidence. Belief in Jesus in order to have a relationship with God and confidence that he is with us. God’s Part … God found us and gave us faith. My Part … Receive and nurture this relationship.
Into the Bible 4.
GOODNESS is . . . living out the moral excellence of God. God’s Part … God modeled his goodness to us in Jesus. My Part … Choose and commit—commit to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, at all cost.
Read 2 Peter 1:3-5. Verse three tells us that God has given us everything we need for a godly life. How has God provided for your needs? How has He helped you have a godly life?
Verse four talks about the promises God has given us. What promises of God can help us make changes in our lives? (Read Hebrews 13:5 and 1 Corinthians 10:13.)
6.
According to verse five, the change process begins with faith. How do you describe faith? week 2
Application 7.
(Optional) Last week Pastor Scott challenged us to ask God, “What do you want to change in me?” In what area of your life do you feel He wants you to change, and what would help you prepare for and pursue that change?
September 17, 2017
Scott Simmerok
lead pastor
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE! “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life” 2 Peter 1:3
8.
9.
This week we talked about increasing faith and goodness. What are some small steps you could take this week to increase your faith and goodness?
Share with your group how they can pray for you.
A Negative Behavior ___________________
“having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” 1:4
A Positive Behavior ____________________ “for a godly life” 1:3 Heart Change ________________________
“participate in the divine nature” 1:4
2 Peter 1:3-5
“HIS divine POWER has given us EVERYTHING we need for a GODLY LIFE through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very GREAT and PRECIOUS PROMISES, so that through them you may PARTICIPATE IN THE DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your FAITH GOODNESS….”
500 sands drive, san jose ca 95125 | www.churchonthehill.com
according to 2 Peter 2 Peter Process Inviting change Negative Behavior Positive Behavior Heart
Change is . . .
God’s Part
My Part*
Nurture your relationship with God.
Possible
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life.”
“Make every effort”
Commit to the change you want to make.
Faith Goodness
How do faith and goodness help you change?
____________
_____________
__________
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Knowledge Self-Control
_________
_________
Perseverance
_________
_________
Godliness
_________
_________
_________
_________
Getting to Know You 1.
On Sunday Pastor Scott talked about bacon. What is your favorite food, either with or without bacon?
2.
When you were 13, what would you have liked to change about your life?
3.
Think of someone you know or admire who has changed for the better. Who are they and what did they do to change?
Mutual Affection Love
* based on Changeology by John Norcross
FAITH is . . . belief, relationship, and confidence. Belief in Jesus in order to have a relationship with God and confidence that he is with us. God’s Part … God found us and gave us faith. My Part … Receive and nurture this relationship.
Into the Bible 4.
GOODNESS is . . . living out the moral excellence of God. God’s Part … God modeled his goodness to us in Jesus. My Part … Choose and commit—commit to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, at all cost.
Read 2 Peter 1:3-5. Verse three tells us that God has given us everything we need for a godly life. How has God provided for your needs? How has He helped you have a godly life?
