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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?