Life Group Guide: Seeing Clearly - Faith, Healing, and Following Jesus
Opening Question:
Share about a time when you struggled to understand or trust God’s plan in your life. How did that experience shape your faith?
Key Takeaways:
1. Jesus meets us where we are, even when our faith is small.
2. Spiritual growth and understanding often happen gradually, like the blind man’s healing.
3. God continues to work in our lives, making things clearer over time.
4. Our preconceived notions can sometimes hinder our understanding of God’s plan.
5. Alignment with God’s will is crucial for spiritual growth.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does the story of the blind man’s gradual healing relate to your own spiritual journey?
The sermon mentions how Jesus used cultural expectations (like spitting) to reach people. How can we apply this principle in sharing our faith today?
Discuss Peter’s reaction to Jesus’ prediction of his death. Have you ever found yourself disagreeing with or questioning God’s methods?
How do you balance having faith for big things (like the church building project mentioned) with the reality of day-to-day challenges?
Pastor Chris emphasizes that we can’t save people, only Jesus can. How does this impact the way we approach evangelism and ministry?
Reflect on the statement: “You’re either for God or against Him.” How does this challenge you in your daily decision-making?
Pastor Chris mentioned that God is not a God of confusion but peace (found in 1 Corinthians 14:33). Why is this truth significant?
Practical Applications:
1. This week, identify an area in your life where you need greater clarity. Commit to praying specifically about it, asking God to guide you step by step.
Practice sharing your faith story, focusing on how God has gradually revealed His plan in your life.
Choose one preconceived notion you have about God or faith and research it in Scripture. Be open to new understanding.
Make a list of past instances where God has provided for you unexpectedly. Use this as encouragement when facing new challenges.
Identify someone in your life who may be struggling with their faith. Commit to praying for them and looking for opportunities to encourage them.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, thank you for meeting us where we are and patiently guiding us towards greater understanding. Help us trust You even when we don’t see the full picture. Grow our faith, align our will with Yours, and use us to share Your love with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.