At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. We have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be with your family or online with your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Interactive Scriptures and Notes
It is his
It’s important that Christians understand how God demonstrates His
If you’re not willing to do the
Matthew 5:14 (NLT)
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Romans 8:5 (NLT)
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
1 John 4:17 (NLT)
And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.
In your
God doesn’t anoint people who are qualified but those that are willing to
John 14:12 (NLT)
I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.
John 14:26 (NLT)
But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
Ephesians 3:16-19 (NIV)
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Other Notes
Discussion Questions
What does it mean to you to be the “light of the world” (Mt 5:14)? Does this responsibility encourage or overwhelm you? Why?
What does it mean to “quantify the power of God?” Why is it important for us as believers to recognize the true power of God.
As you pursue God’s calling for your life, what kind of people should you be allowing to influence you? Why is this so important?
For Personal Reflection
Do you have negative influences in your life that may be hindering your pursuit of God’s anoininting? Write them down, and think about how you can eliminate their influence in your life?