Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. https://my.bible.com/bible/116/COL.3.16-17
Questions
Prayer Requests
At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.
“Do you know when the wild goats give birth? Have you watched as deer are born in the wild? Do you know how many months they carry their young? Are you aware of the time of their delivery? They crouch down to give birth to their young and deliver their offspring. Their young grow up in the open fields, then leave home and never return.”
“I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. You said, ‘Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.’ I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.”
Questions
What hurt or suffering in your life would you like to bring to God in prayer?
Jobs’ question to God was why good people experience suffering. What questions are you asking God?
What did the story today teach you about God’s character?
Prayer Requests
At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.
The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.
For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
Questions
When did you first decide to follow Jesus? What/ who helped you make that decision?
What makes you proud about your relationship with God?
If we are created to steward or care for the world and everything in it well, how could you (or all of us) do that better?
Prayer Requests
At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.
Following Jesus is very important. God wants to save you from hell, from Satan and his demons who want to destroy you and all of creation. Have you asked God to give you grace? Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? If so, share about that experience. If not, openly consider the pros and cons with your group or a friend.
Why do you not need to fear Satan or his demons? (Hint Colossians 2:15)
Prayer Requests
At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.
Have you placed your relationship with God on the shelf? Maybe you do this every Sunday after Church or after every summer at camp. You find and know God until you leave that place… and then push the pause button and place that relationship away until next time. Why do you think you choose to hide God away, and how do you bring Him back into your everyday life?
What characteristic of God do you find the most impactful to your relationship with Him?
If you had to introduce God to someone who has never met Him or known Him? How do you think you would do that?
Prayer Requests
At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.
The Bible is a book of wisdom, and we get to learn from the stories and teachings that are held within it and then try to apply the same principles in our own life.