Small Group Study Guide

Objective: To gain a proper perspective on humility; how it leads to us to praise the Lord; and how it reorients us back to Christ. Open: What do we really…

Intro: The objective this week is to focus on our gratitude and thankfulness for all God has done for us. Read: There were a lot of different scripture read during…

Intro: Does teaching children to say "thanks" actually impact their hearts, do they become thankful? What does it mean to have a thankful heart? Do I have to feel thankful…

Intro: Take some time and discuss Chaplain Taylor’s Life. How would we feel if you face the same adversities? Read: Psalm 107: 1-32 Discuss: The Psalmist outlines a variety of tough…

Intro: Think of a time when you were embarrassed or ashamed. Why did you feel that way? What emotions were you feeling? What was your physical response, if any? How…

Intro: Can you be full of hope and be an atheist? Why or why not? Can you not feel hopeful and be a committed Christian? Why or why not? What…

Intro: What does it take for a human to thrive vs. merely survive? What drives desires...good and bad? What drives envy in your life right now? What tempts you towards…

Intro:  Fear is a physical response to perceived threats. When fear is triggered, it sets in motion the biochemical cascade known as the “fight-or-flight” response where a burst of adrenaline…

Pick one "P" to touch on this week in group. Pray for relationships Prepare – Understand the Gospel Pursue trust relationships Proclaim – Identify with Christ Plan to include others…

Intro:  Narcissistic personality disorder: A mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance; a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others.…

Intro: Think back to Mohamed’s interview, what was an appropriate response to an enemy in the religious tradition of Mohamed's youth? How has the Gospel changed Mohamed’s response to enemies…

Intro: In many ways we live our lives thinking everything should be nice and neat absolutely no problems. But in reality, life is far from the way we think it…