1 John 5:1-5 | This Is The Victory
1 John 5:1-5 | This Is The Victory
Pray
Church of the Week
Petaluma Church of Christ & Pastor George Robertson
Missionary of the Week
Caitlyn Christie (Hernandez) on furlough from Ministry in Guatemala
Suggested Outline for Your Group:
Share “God Stories”
Share testimonies of where you have seen God working in your life lately.
Read 1 John 5:1-5 out loud together
Invite a one person to read the verses for the week
Go through the Discussion Questions:
Don’t feel like you need to get through them all
Use the ones that are the most helpful in stirring up meaningful conversation
Make sure you save enough time to pray together
Share prayer requests
Pray for one another
Thank God for the ways He’s answered the prayers of the group lately
Invite the Holy Spirit to speak through you as you wait on Him
Discussion Questions:
What is one way you have complicated the commands of God, either in the past or presently?
Are there any personal traditions or practices that lead to a stronghold of pride in your life?
Read John 13:34 and discuss what is the heart of the law? How do the great commandments from Matthew 22:34–40 add more clarity?
Read Matt 11:28-30 and discuss how we can carry out the work of God without being crushed by the burden of the law?
How does our Faith in Christ give us victory over the world?
What can sustain your hope when you know that Jesus is victorious but you still see pain and suffering around you?
Application
Ask God how your faith needs to be more connected to your relationship with Jesus this week and respond with faith filled actions.
Find the latest discussion guide online at www.calvarypetaluma.org/discussionguide