Main Idea:
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Check-In (Highs & Lows) 15 min
Take turns quickly sharing the “highs & lows” of your week. High: What was your biggest highlight since we last met? Low: What was the low point during this time?
Settle-In (Ice-Breaker) 10 min
Has it ever felt like God has been silent in your life? Share this time.
Dig-In (Scripture) 35 min
1. Read Matthew 27:45-46. What does this moment show us about Jesus’ humanity?
2. Read Psalm 22:24 and Psalm 139:7-8. What does this verse reveal about God’s heart as Jesus cried out?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 5:21 and 1 Peter 2:24. How do these verses give insight to the transaction that took place on the cross?
4. Read Matthew 27:50-53. How was the power of Jesus’ sacrifice displayed in these verses?
5. Read Psalm 22:1. This verse in Psalm was written as a prophecy that was fulfilled as Jesus cried out to God on the cross. Now read verses 27-31. How does this prophetic psalm end?
6. What are the beliefs about God you cling to when you feel stuck in the caves of life?
7. Read Micah 7:8. We will fall, but when we do God is always there to pick us up. Where in your life have you experienced this?
Gear-Up (Application) 15 min
1. How do you find hope in the mystery of God’s silence?
2. In what area(s) of your life do you feel like God is silent? What are some practical steps you can take to lean into God in the midst of what feels like silence?
Step-Up (Homework)
How are you experiencing God’s presence in your day to day life? Check out the app Lectio 365! It’s a daily devotional to help us sit in the presence of God through the Word and through prayer.