Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Unshaken
Sermon Title: The WORD Works
BREAK THE ICE:
Have you ever seen the sign Caution – Under Construction!
Or PBPWMGIFWMY ! Do you know what that means?
TRANSITION:
“Please be patient with me, God isn’t finished with me yet”
We are going to differentiate between two theological terms today:
Justification (Gods Work) Ephesians 2:8
Being declared righteous before God through
Jesus Christ by grace through faith
Sanctification (Our work) John 14:26
Walking with Christ, exercising daily disciplines, like prayer,
scripture reading and meditation lead by the Holy Spirit
Looking at sanctification today, let’s read 1 Thessalonians 2:13-15
How did the Thessalonians respond to the WORD?
- Re _________ the Word
- We _________ the Word
- Word is Effectively _______ in you!
- Became _________ of God and the Word
- Suff _______ because of the Word
Summation – The WORD is active !
Read Hebrews 4:12 What does the Word do or perform according to this scripture?
Read John 17:17 What is truth in this passage?
What’s the outcome of the WORD?
Truth: A study revealed life change demonstrably occurs with at least four engagements a week in scripture
“Center for Bible Engagement”
This shows the WORD gets in you for life change when you show a level of spiritual commitment, just like physical work-outs produce muscle and cardiac growth.
Truth = The WORD works when YOU work the WORD!
BRING THE WORD:
Truth: The WORD is not for information, but for transformation!
Personal Application
Read Psalm 119:11
What does it mean to hide the WORD in one’s heart?
Here is a process of Bible Study for transformation in one’s life
H-I-D-E
Personal Application:
H ighlight (underline, mark, focus)
I nquire (ask questions)
D iscover (write sins to confess, orders to obey, examples to follow)
E ngage (apply the words personally)
*Remember to move from information to transformation requires action and application in Bible Study
Close it out:
Read 1 Peter 2:2
What is the command in this verse?
What is the promise in this verse?
Santification = “growing up into your salvation”
Growing up into our salvation is a lifelong pursuit, requiring scheduling daily discipline and work.
Spiritual Growth doesn’t just happen, it requires intentional effort!
! Extra Credit – study “sanctification and spiritual disciplines”
What was your one compelling take-a-way this week?
Let’s Pray