REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Let The Way-Maker Make A Way”

 

 

ICEBREAKER:  What would you say is the weirdest or strangest thing that has ever happened to you?

 

OUTLINE:  Trusting God’s Ways Means…

1.    Trusting God’s Principles (His Character)

2.    Trusting God’s Promises (His Word)

3.    Trusting God’s Program (His Timing)

 

TEXT:  Joshua 1:8, Ephesians 2:2, Galatians 5:16

 

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1.   According to Joshua 1:8 what must we do first and then we can make our way prosperous and have good success?  What specific topic in God’s Word do you need to meditate on?

2.   What are some of the ways of the world that we have adopted in the USA?

a.    If it feels good do it

b.   Do unto others as they do unto you

c.    Get to the top no matter who you have to step on

d.   It doesn’t matter how you play the game just win

e.    Physical beauty is all that matters

f.     The end justifies the means

g.    _______________________________________

3.    What or who are the greatest influences in our society?

a.    Name a famous athlete

b.   Name a famous actor

c.    Name a famous musician or singer

d.   Name a famous screen writer, journalist, or author

e.    Name a famous preacher or minister

f.     Name a famous newscaster

g.    ________________________________________

4.    Lately who or what would you say has had the greatest influence on you through their music, writing, acting, life…?

5.    We mentioned 3 things you have to trust in, in order to trust God’s ways.  What is the hardest thing for you about trusting God?

a.    You can’t see God

b.   Sometimes you have to wait a long time

c.    It seems like His ways sometimes are a little old school

d.   God’s ways often don’t make any sense

e.    People might make fun of or reject you if you follow God’s ways

f.     _________________________________________

6.    The word “walk” in the Greek language means to walk, step, tread, trample, stroll, or live.  It portrays a word picture of a blindfolded person walking on a track that he is so familiar with that it is almost impossible for him to deviate from it.  In other words to habitually live in such a way that you don’t even think about it before you do it.  Give some examples of behaviors that fit this description. (Good or Bad)

a.    Physical hygiene everyday

b.   Blowing up in traffic when someone cuts you off

c.    Cussing without thinking

d.   Coming in and going straight to the TV, internet, radio, telephone, or video games

e.    Running straight to the refrigerator when you are upset

f.     Falling on  your knees in prayer when you get stressed

g.    _________________________________________

7.    One day people will remember you for one of 2 reasons: either the problems you create or the problems that you solve.  What would you like people to remember about your walk with the Lord?