1 Samuel 23 | God's Guidance

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Church of the Week

Petaluma Christian Church & Pastor Ryan Oelschlager

Missionary of the Week

Local Ministries: Redwood Gospel Mission

Suggested Outline for Your Group:

• Share “God Stories”

  • Share testimonies of where you have seen God working in your life lately. 

• Read 1 Samuel 23 out loud together

  • Invite a few people 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: 

• Do you ever wish you had guidance like the stories from the Old Testament?

• How did David get specific guidance?

• How do you get guidance for decisions today?

• Discuss the principles of God’s guidance mentioned in Sunday’s teaching. Which ones are present in your life? Which ones do you need to grow ing?

  • His Word

  • His Spirit

  • Developing Discernment

  • Mature Believers

• What are some practices your group can adopt this week to follow David and have hearts dependent upon God?

Application

What is one action you will practice this week to train your heart to depend on God?