REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Destiny Dedicated”

ICEBREAKER: Of all the tangible things you possess which would be the most difficult for you to give away or give up? Why is it so important to you? (My Toothbrush, Dentures, Bank account, TV, Golf clubs, Pictures, Snacks, My Car, My Jewelry…)

OUTLINE: 3 Gifts of Destiny

1. Power dedicated by obeying

2. Prosperity dedicated by giving

3. Position dedicated by forgiving

Destiny’s Design

1. Your destiny is designed to TEST you

2. Your destiny is designed to ASSESS you

3. Your destiny is designed to ARREST you

4. Your destiny is designed to BLESS you

TEXT: Genesis 41:39-45

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Jesus came walking on the water and invited Peter to join him. Then Peter was distracted by the wind. Walking toward Jesus symbolized pursuing his divine destiny. Focusing on the tumultuous winds symbolized being drawn toward the Devil’s destiny. Whose destiny are you focused on right now? God’s, yours, someone elses, Satan’s

2. In Genesis 41:40-41, What did pharaoh give to Joseph?

3. What kind of power or ability has God given you?

a. The power to choose

b. The power to imagine

c. The power to feel

d. The power to think

e. The power to believe

f. The power to love or hate

4. Which of these powers are the most difficult for you?

5. In Genesis 41:42, what did pharaoh give to Joseph next and what did it symbolize?

6. If tithing and giving dedicates the rest of my resources for God’s blessing why is it so hard for so many people to give?

7. In Genesis 41:43 Pharaoh wanted Joseph in the second chariot. That symbolizes a position of relationship with pharaoh. This gift is dedicated through a willingness to forgive. Who all did Joseph need to forgive in his life? Who do you most need to forgive?