Icebreaker Question Whatâs a time when you were asked to do something outside your comfort zone? How did you respond, and what did you learn from it? Read Judges 6:11-24 Questions How does Godâs presence in Gideonâs fear-filled context shape your understanding of how God calls and equips His people? Why do you think Gideon questioned Godâs past faithfulness (v.13), and how does Godâs response in verses 14â16 shape how we should respond in seasons of doubt or discouragement? What does the Lordâs promise in verse 23 reveal about the connection between divine assurance and our capacity to serve? How have Godâs promises strengthened you personally in a time of fear or uncertainty? Why is it significant that Gideonâs first response after this encounter is to build an altar and name it âThe LORD is Peaceâ (v.24)? What does that reveal about worship as a response to Godâs provision? Next Steps Write out a biblical promise related to peace, presence, or courage. Keep it visible (mirror, dashboard, phone lock screen) to remind you of Godâs provision. ...
Forever secure in Christâs love
Icebreaker Question Whatâs the most ridiculous thing youâve ever held onto âjust in caseâ âbut never used again? Read Romans 8:35-39 Questions What kinds of suffering or hardship might cause someone to question Godâs loveâand how does Paul confront that fear in this passage? How does Paulâs use of the word âwhoâ (not âwhatâ) in verse 35 change the way we think about separation from Christâs love? Paul says we are âmore than conquerorsâ through Christâs love. What do you think that means? How is this different from just surviving hardship? What lies are exposed by the truth that nothingâlife or death, angels or rulers, things present or futureâcan separate you from the love of God in Christ? Next Steps Identify personal fears or lies about Godâs love, and write gospel truths from this passage beside each one. ...
Assurance
Read Romans 8:31-34 Icebreaker Whatâs something small that gives you a sense of security- like a favorite spot, item, or phrase? Why do you think that brings comfort? Quesions What does Paul mean when he asks, âIf God is for us, who can be against us?â How does this truth change the way we see hardship or opposition? How does Paulâs argument in verse 32 deepen our assurance? What does the cross teach us about Godâs commitment to us? What does it mean that Jesus is âat the right hand of GodâŠinterceding for usâ? How does this image provide comfort when we feel guilt or spiritual failure? Why is it difficult to rest in the assurance that God is for us, and what habits help you return to that truth? Prayer Focus Ask the Spirit to reveal any voices of accusation or condemnation youâve accepted as truthâwhether from shame, fear, the enemy, or yourself. Confess them openly and specifically. Then pray Romans 8:33â34 to remind you of your security in Christ. ...
A faithful helper
Read: Romans 8:26-27 Questions When you consider the Spiritâs role in helping us in our weakness, how does that reshape your view of what qualifies as a âstrongâ or âeffectiveâ prayer life? Have you ever experienced a time when you didnât know how to pray or what to pray for? How might this passage help reframe those moments? What do you think it means that the Spirit intercedes âaccording to the will of Godâ? How does that truth give you peace when your prayers feel uncertain or incomplete? How might a deeper trust in the Spiritâs help change the way you engage in prayerâboth privately and with others? Next Steps Memorize Romans 8:26â27 to remind yourself daily that you are never alone in prayer. ...
Men in Prayer March 2025
March Prayer Meeting Blest Be the Tie That Binds Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Before our Fatherâs throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. ...
A Tale of Two Humanities
Read: Malachi 3:13 â 4:6 Questions Read Psalm 73:1-5. Can you relate to the psalmist? Do you envy prosperity of those who donât follow God? How does the psalmist in Psalm 73 resolve his envy? How does this relate to the final section of Malachi? Who or what is the âsun of righteousnessâ in Malachi 4:2? What strikes you about this imagery? Read Mal 4:2. Why are the righteous portrayed as leaping like âcalves from the stallâ? Next Steps Pray for the lost, who will not rejoice when the sun of righteousness returns. Think of individual people you know who seem not to fear the Lord. Pray that God would use you to point them to Him. Thank God that the sun of righteousness brings healing in his wings, that he rescues us from our sin
The God and the Faithless
Read: Malachi 2:17 â 3:12 Small Group Discussion In 2:17, we read that God is wearied by the peopleâs words. What does this reveal to us about God? What are ways that we, too, may weary Him with what we say or do? In 3:3, we read of Messiah purifying the sons of Leviâthat is, the priests. However, in the New Testament we read that all believers are part of the priesthood (1 Pet 2:4-5, 9-10). We, too, should therefore expect to be purifiedâhave our sins removed. This will be completed when Christ returns, but God is also purifying us now. How have you experienced this in your life? Is it painless? How can we cultivate gratefulness for this process? Read Mal 3:6. Why is it good news that God does not change? Why was it such a big deal that the people were cutting corners on their tithe? See 3:10-12. Next Steps Repent of faithless words, actions. Thank God that we have abundant reasons to trust Him. Commit to speaking truthfully about God and giving generously to show you trust Him
Faithfulness in Leadership and Marriage
Big Idea: Faithfulness to God is reflected in our worship, leadership, and relationshipsâespecially in marriage. God calls us to honor Him with our actions and guard our hearts from compromise. Icebreaker: Whatâs the best piece of advice youâve ever been given about relationships, marriage, or commitment? Or, Whatâs the worst piece of relationship advice youâve ever heard? Questions Read Malachi 2:1-2. Why is God so serious about honoring His name? Read Malachi 2:5-6. What qualities made Levi a godly leader? Read Malachi 2:8. How can spiritual leaders cause others to stumble? Read Malachi 2:10-11. What does faithfulness to God have to do with how we treat others? Read Malachi 2:14. Why does God call marriage a covenant? Read Malachi 2:15-16. What does it mean to âguard yourselves in your spiritâ? Prayer Focus For our worship â That we would honor God with our actions, not just words. For faithfulness â That we would be trustworthy in leadership, relationships, and commitments. For marriages â That God would strengthen and restore marriages in our church. For protection from compromi
Godâs Love & Our Worship: Honoring the Faithful One
Read: Malachi 1 Questions How have you personally experienced Godâs love, even when you didnât deserve it? Next Step: Spend time this week thanking God for specific ways He has shown His love to you. What are some ways people (including ourselves) offer God âhalf-hearted sacrificesâ today? Next Step: Identify one area of your life where you have been offering God less than your best and commit to change this week. Why do you think God desires our sincere devotion rather than empty rituals? Next Step: Be intentional this week about worshiping God with sincerity. Before praying, singing, or serving, take a moment to align your heart with God. In what ways do we sometimes treat worship as a burden rather than a joy? Next Step: Reflect on your attitude toward worship and find one way to make it a joy this week (e.g., prepare ahead for Sunday, listen to worship music, or serve in a new way). What would change in your life if you truly viewed your time, talents, and treasures as offerings to God? Next Step: Make a specific plan to use your time, talents, or treasures in a way that honors God this week. How can we, as a church, encourage one another toward wholehearted worship? Next Step: Reach out to one person in your church this week to encourage them in their walk with God. Prayer Focus: Individually: Pray for God to reveal areas where you need to give Him your best, and ask for a heart of joyful worship. Corporately: Pray that our church would not offer God half-hearted worship but would be a people who honor Him with sincerity and passion. Next Steps Reach out to one person in your church this week to encourage them in their walk with God. ...
The Folly of Not Trusting the Lord
Ice Breaker Whatâs one big decision or moment in your life when you had to rely on someone elseâs instructions or guidance? How did it feel to trust them, and did it turn out the way you expected? Big Idea You must trust God even when you donât want to trust Him. Read: Deuteronomy 1:19-21, 26 Discussion Questions Read 1:26-27: How does fear distort our view of Godâs character, and why is this so dangerous? Read 1:28-33: Why is it easier to focus on obstacles than on Godâs power? What does this reveal about our faith? Read 1:34-35, 40: How does disobedience show a lack of trust in God, and what are the consequences of disobedience in our lives? Read 1:42-44: Why is presumption (acting without God) so dangerous, and how is it different from genuine faith? Read: 1:30; John 14:1: How does this passage ultimately point us to Christ, and why is He the answer to our failure to trust God? Next Steps Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate trust in God this week by stepping outside your comfort zone. Maybe itâs having a difficult conversation, saying yes to something Heâs calling you to, or surrendering control in a specific area of your life. Write it down as a commitment and ask someone in the group to pray for you as you take this step. At the end of the week, reflect on how taking action grew your faith and prepared you to trust Him more in the future. ...