REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

 

TOPIC: “IF YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE”

 

ICEBREAKER: What really gets under your skin?

Description: Have each participant describe two things that are their greatest pet peeve. (i.e. a bathroom with no TP)

 

DEFINITIONS:

Lethargy: A state of sluggishness, inactivity and apathy.  2. A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.

Apathy:

  1. Lack of interest or concern; indifference.
  2. Lack of emotion or feeling

Complacency:  A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.

 

TEXT: John 5:1-9

 

QUESTIONS:

  1. Why was Jesus in Jerusalem?(verse 1)

 

  1. What kind of people does it sound like Jesus was looking for?

 

  1. How long did the man in the story have his issue and what is the longest you have had to wait on God?

 

  1. What do you think were some of the emotional buttons that the enemy tried to push in his life?

 

  1. What was his excuse for not getting his breakthrough and what is yours?(verse 7)

 

  1. How do think this one miracle impacted the rest of his life? (Attitudes, marriage, work, etc…)

 

  1. What one miracle would change your whole life?

 

  1. In what area of your life is the devil most afraid that you are going to stop hitting the snooze button and get up and live up to your potential?