SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS Discussion Starter Proclaiming Praise
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS Tammy Swanson-Draheim
Discussion Starter
When you were a kid, who were your biggest role models?
Proclaiming Praise
This week we will be reading Psalm 96 in three sections. As you finish a section, pause, allow the words to sink in, and then consider what this Psalm is asking of you. God’s Work in You. Read Psalm 96:1-3. The Psalmist tells us to sing a new song to God. The reason: God’s work in and around you. o How is God at work in your life right now?
When it comes to your relationship with Christ, what is new today that was not new last year at this time? (If nothing, don’t get discouraged, there is a question for you to consider below…)
Proclaiming God’s Goodness. Read Psalm 96:4-10. We are now encouraged to not only recognize God’s work in and around us, but to worship, ascribe, and tell the “nations” about God’s work. To proclaim God’s goodness. o In what ways do you find it easy to speak about or show God’s work in your life to others?
When you find sharing difficult or you are reserved about sharing, what factors seem to hold you back? o How do those factors compare with the work that God has done in you?
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Fall 2016 | Week 3 of 10
God’s Future Work. In what new directions is God calling you? o How do you recognize God’s calling in your life?
If you don’t feel a sense of God’s direction, what will you do to hear from God? o What one or two steps can you take to make sure your connection to God is strong and that you are able to walk forward with God in your life?
Pray Together
Always look for God’s goodness and work around you. When you are close to God, be thankful. When you feel distant and long for God, don’t get discouraged! Give up those things that hinder your pursuit of God and seek the one you long for. (Also, pray for Covenant Kids Congo.)
Stay in the Know
This small group season will last for ten sessions (September 18 – November 20). Enjoy! There is a small group text/email list you can join. Text FirstCovLincoln to 84576 or go to flocknote.com/firstcovlincoln. If you have already signed up, you can always update your preferences at flocknote.com.
www.firstcovenantlincoln.org
Fall 2016 | Week 3 of 10
Discussion Starter
When you were a kid, who were your biggest role models?
Proclaiming Praise
This week we will be reading Psalm 96 in three sections. As you finish a section, pause, allow the words to sink in, and then consider what this Psalm is asking of you. God’s Work in You. Read Psalm 96:1-3. The Psalmist tells us to sing a new song to God. The reason: God’s work in and around you. o How is God at work in your life right now?
When it comes to your relationship with Christ, what is new today that was not new last year at this time? (If nothing, don’t get discouraged, there is a question for you to consider below…)
Proclaiming God’s Goodness. Read Psalm 96:4-10. We are now encouraged to not only recognize God’s work in and around us, but to worship, ascribe, and tell the “nations” about God’s work. To proclaim God’s goodness. o In what ways do you find it easy to speak about or show God’s work in your life to others?
When you find sharing difficult or you are reserved about sharing, what factors seem to hold you back? o How do those factors compare with the work that God has done in you?
www.firstcovenantlincoln.org
Fall 2016 | Week 3 of 10
God’s Future Work. In what new directions is God calling you? o How do you recognize God’s calling in your life?
If you don’t feel a sense of God’s direction, what will you do to hear from God? o What one or two steps can you take to make sure your connection to God is strong and that you are able to walk forward with God in your life?
Pray Together
Always look for God’s goodness and work around you. When you are close to God, be thankful. When you feel distant and long for God, don’t get discouraged! Give up those things that hinder your pursuit of God and seek the one you long for. (Also, pray for Covenant Kids Congo.)
Stay in the Know
This small group season will last for ten sessions (September 18 – November 20). Enjoy! There is a small group text/email list you can join. Text FirstCovLincoln to 84576 or go to flocknote.com/firstcovlincoln. If you have already signed up, you can always update your preferences at flocknote.com.
www.firstcovenantlincoln.org
Fall 2016 | Week 3 of 10
