Made to Grow | Week 7 | God's Growth Plan
Questions written by Don Cousins
Part of Message-Based Question
June 4, 2023

SMALL GROUP STUDY

Today’s Focus: The primary ways in which God is at work to grow us up in Him, and how we can cooperate with Him as He does.

Share God Sightings

  1. Can you identify a way in which God was at work this past week to grow you up in Him?
  2. Among the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), which one did God most clearly express toward you this past week?

Understanding the Message

  1. What portion of the message spoke most directly to you?
  2. Was there something you didn’t understand or would like more clarity about?

Point of Emphasis

Discussion Thread
1. In what ways, and to what degree has God used disciple-making relationships to grow you in Him?
2. Is anyone having a disciple-making influence upon you currently? Are you having a disciple-making influence upon anyone currently?
3. How are you making a serving contribution currently and in what ways is God using your serving contribution to grow you in Him?
4. Can you identify an additional or different serving contribution that might cause even more growth in you?
5. In reflection, can you identify a time of trouble that God used to grow you spiritually? Explain what occurred and how God used it to grow you.
6. In what ways can the trials of life serve to grow us spiritually, emotionally, mentally, relationally, and even physically?
7. What is God saying to you through this teaching and what practical steps can you take in response to what God is saying?

Prayer

  1. How can we pray for you in relationship to this teaching?
  2. What most concerns you as you look to the future, for which we can pray for you?

Reading Invitation
1. Deuteronomy 8:1-20
2. Hebrews 3:7-19
3. Hebrews 12:1-15