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INTRODUCTION
To be Entrusted is to have an assigned responsibility! Have you ever considered what has God Entrusted you with? The truth is living an Entrusted life is something God desires for us and something that we can find fulfillment in as well! So lets lean in and learn about God’s intended design for stewardship!
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POWER OF 1ST
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Did you grow up with an irrational fear or worry? What was it? 2) Why do you think Jesus tells the disciples to not worry about their lives? 3) Do you think Jesus is describing a successful life and/or a significant life? What do you think is the difference between the two? 4) How does it feel to know that God already knows your needs? How might this change how to live your life? 5) An Entrusted Life is a life that puts God’s Kingdom above all else. What does is look like to seeK God first in all your priorities and finances?
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Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group.
In the follow weeks consider which of these opportunities is the Lord leading you to do: To faithfully served on Team Emmanuel (serving/volunteer). To always tithed, regardless of circumstances. To prioritize Church attendance higher than sports. To make Kingdom Builders a “non negotiable.” To make Daily devotion time the “top priority.” from “a priority”. To become debt free by age 50, 55, or 60? To Every year, use one week of PTO for ministry/missions (kids/youth camp, KB team). To plan for the inheritance I want to leave for the Kingdom and for my family. To Pray for people needing God’s love (local & global) 3 days a week, for 10 minutes. To Declare that I am a steward not an owner.
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The Foundation of TRUST pt.1
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Did you grow up trusting others or doubting others and why? 2) Trusting in God is the foundation for a life with God. What do you think are some of the benefits of living life this way? What is challenging about this kind of life style? 3) What do you think it means to “lay up treasures in heaven”? What might this be important? 4) Why do you think God cares so much about what we do with our finances? 5) The heart of the Malachi verse is to trust in Lord through your finances. Why do you think this is important?
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Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group. Find a moment this week to consider how you can trust in God through your finances and through
Check out the following Scriptures to further growth on this weeks topic. Scriptures: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NLT) Luke 11:42 (NLT)
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The Foundation of TRUST pt.2
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Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) Did you ever play a team-based sport or extracurricular? If so, what was it? If not, what team would you be a part of today? 2) Why do you think the disciples asked Jesus, “who was to blame for the man’s blindness”? 3) Which part of Jesus’ response sticks out to you the most? Why does it stick out to you? 4) Can you describe a time when Jesus was a light in “your world”? What did Jesus do for you? How did this change you? 5) Our guest speaker, emphasized that we can and should partner with God in God’s Mission! Be on His team! What does it look like for you to partner with God in this way?
Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group. Take time this week to consider different ways you can partner with God, join His team to fulfill His mission!
Check out the following Scriptures to further growth on this weeks topic. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:7-10 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:4
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DAY & NIGHT
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) As a kid were you more adventurous or cautious? Why did you lean this way? 2) Paul is referencing to live for what Jesus lived for! What do you think were Jesus’ motivations? How can we learn from these motivations? 3) We must “forget what’s behind”! What does this mean to you? What are some ways we can be sure to not let our past experiences control us? 4) Why might it be hard to have faith for the future? How do you overcome these obstacles? 5) Pastor Nate said, “It is the VOICE of God that chases us down & leads us”. What do you think it means to live a life that is directed by the Lord’s voice?
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Take time to pray within your Connect Group. Take time to refelct on Philippians 3:12-14
In the follow weeks consider praying for the Lord to: Show you how to live a life that pleases God Give you freedom from past hurts and bitterness Show you how to live with thankfulness Speak to you, giving guidance, wisdom and understanding for present challenges and for questions concerning the future
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