GROUP STUDY

Today’s Focus: It takes two healthy people to have a healthy relationship. We can all grow in our health and relationships with God’s help.

Ice Breaker

1. Who was your first “Best Friend?” How old were you and where did you meet them? What was the best thing about that friend?

Share God Sightings

1. Where did you see God at work in your life this week?
2. What did you see in someone else that was proof of Jesus’ love for them?

Understanding the Message

1. What part of the message did God use to speak to you?
2. What is something you didn’t understand or would like more clarity about?

Discussion Thread

Rob shared the story of God’s change in his life and his marriage. He shared three primary principles that Jesus uses to heal our souls.

1. Rob’s first principle was, “We need to walk in the light with God and others.” He used the picture of emptying our dirty clothes out of a suitcase. What is one thing the Lord has asked you to “empty out” of your life?
2. Read 1 John 1:5-9 – We learned that Jesus associates Repentance with Good News! This is because He promises to “wipe away our sins” and “bring times of refreshing.” How have you experienced the forgiveness and cleansing John describes?
3. The second principle was, “We have to forgive those who sin against us.” Rob said he had a big suitcase of hurt from his childhood. Why is it so difficult to forgive some people?
4. Read Luke 6:27-28 – What is your reaction to this command? Describe a time that you had to put this into practice.
5. Rob’s third principle was “We have to live like deeply loved children of God.” What does this principle mean to you and how does it make you feel? How does this reality encourage you to trust Him?
6. What step of obedience will you take this week to deal with the “stuff in your suitcase?”

Prayer

How can we pray for the growing health of your soul?

Invitation to Engage
1- Rob Reimer’s Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul
2- Sign Up for a Soul Care Group at discoverychurch.org/event