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Into the Bible 3. Read Matthew 7:24-27. Thinking back over this series and the passages we have covered, which one(s) do you still need to put into practice in your life? How will you accomplish that?
4.
We began this series with Matthew 11:28-30. Read it again, out loud together. Now, five weeks later, how do you need to take “my yoke upon you, and learn from me,” and how will that bring “rest for your soul”?
week 5 November 6, 2016
Scott Simmerok
lead pastor
5. What have you learned or been reminded about God in this series?
To Untangle the knots of your soul . . . 1. Remember and Grieve the hurt
Application 6. What actions do you need to take to continue your pursuit of getting emotionally untangled and staying untangled?
2. Repent when you are the culprit 3. Forgive the culprit who hurt you 4. Choose Gratitude instead of entitlement 5. Gain Wisdom for future decisions
7. What are some ways to untangle the knots of our souls, beyond the things that we have talked about (listed in question 1)?
8. What is your one take-away and your one action step from this series?
WISDOM 1. Wisdom from ______________________ “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14 “As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.” Proverbs 26:11
2. Wisdom from _________________________________ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them
into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 “
Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” And they took offense at him.” Matthew 13:54-57
3. Wisdom from _______________________ “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.” Colossians 1:9
4. Remaining untangled is more than wisdom; it’s _______________________ changing you. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. … Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:22-25
1.
Beyond what I want, I want what God wants, so what does God want?
2.
What’s fair, right, and just?
3.
What do my trusted people say?
4.
Based on my past experiences, my present circumstances, and my future aspirations, what’s the wise decision? (Andy Stanley)
5.
If overwhelmed, what is one micro step in the right direction?
6.
Is this decision a wise investment for my future? #lessregret2016
COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS Getting to Know You 1. As we have journeyed through the “Untangle” series for the past five weeks, which of these subjects--Remember and Grieve, Repentance, Forgiveness, Gratitude, or Wisdom--stands out most or has challenged you the most? Why?
2. Are you more untangled today than when we started this series? How so?
4.
We began this series with Matthew 11:28-30. Read it again, out loud together. Now, five weeks later, how do you need to take “my yoke upon you, and learn from me,” and how will that bring “rest for your soul”?
week 5 November 6, 2016
Scott Simmerok
lead pastor
5. What have you learned or been reminded about God in this series?
To Untangle the knots of your soul . . . 1. Remember and Grieve the hurt
Application 6. What actions do you need to take to continue your pursuit of getting emotionally untangled and staying untangled?
2. Repent when you are the culprit 3. Forgive the culprit who hurt you 4. Choose Gratitude instead of entitlement 5. Gain Wisdom for future decisions
7. What are some ways to untangle the knots of our souls, beyond the things that we have talked about (listed in question 1)?
8. What is your one take-away and your one action step from this series?
WISDOM 1. Wisdom from ______________________ “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14 “As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.” Proverbs 26:11
2. Wisdom from _________________________________ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them
into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:24-25 “
Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” And they took offense at him.” Matthew 13:54-57
3. Wisdom from _______________________ “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.” Colossians 1:9
4. Remaining untangled is more than wisdom; it’s _______________________ changing you. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. … Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:22-25
1.
Beyond what I want, I want what God wants, so what does God want?
2.
What’s fair, right, and just?
3.
What do my trusted people say?
4.
Based on my past experiences, my present circumstances, and my future aspirations, what’s the wise decision? (Andy Stanley)
5.
If overwhelmed, what is one micro step in the right direction?
6.
Is this decision a wise investment for my future? #lessregret2016
COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS Getting to Know You 1. As we have journeyed through the “Untangle” series for the past five weeks, which of these subjects--Remember and Grieve, Repentance, Forgiveness, Gratitude, or Wisdom--stands out most or has challenged you the most? Why?
2. Are you more untangled today than when we started this series? How so?
