Life Group Resources: Conclave
Key Takeaways:
The Holy Spirit is unpredictable and uncontrollable, like the wind.
Being "born from above" means embracing transformation rather than seeking more information.
Certainty can be an enemy of unity and faith; doubt walks hand in hand with faith.
The Spirit often works through unexpected people and situations.
Surrendering control and being open to the Spirit's leading is crucial in our faith journey.
Discussion Questions:
In the sermon, the pastor compares the Holy Spirit to the wind. How have you experienced the unpredictability of the Spirit in your own life?
Nicodemus sought clear answers from Jesus, but received a call to be "born again." How do you respond when your faith journey doesn't provide clear-cut answers?
The sermon mentions that "certainty is the great enemy of unity." How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the church?
Reflect on a time when God worked in your life in an unexpected way. How did this experience shape your faith?
The sermon suggests that being "born from above" means "waking up to your life now." What areas of your life might need this kind of spiritual awakening?
How do you balance the desire for structure and control in your faith with openness to the Spirit's leading?
The pastor asks, "Where is the Spirit nudging you to start again?" Share with the group if you feel comfortable.
Practical Applications:
This week, intentionally look for signs of the Spirit's movement in your daily life. Keep a journal of what you notice.
Practice letting go of control in one area of your life where you tend to micromanage. Reflect on how this impacts your trust in God.
Engage in a contemplative prayer practice this week, focusing on being open and listening to the Spirit.
Identify an area of certainty in your faith. Challenge yourself to explore different perspectives on this topic.
Reach out to someone unexpected in your life, considering that the Spirit might work through this interaction.
Closing Prayer: Close the session by praying for openness to the Spirit's guidance and the courage to embrace transformation in your lives.
The Holy Spirit is unpredictable and uncontrollable, like the wind.
Being "born from above" means embracing transformation rather than seeking more information.
Certainty can be an enemy of unity and faith; doubt walks hand in hand with faith.
The Spirit often works through unexpected people and situations.
Surrendering control and being open to the Spirit's leading is crucial in our faith journey.
Discussion Questions:
In the sermon, the pastor compares the Holy Spirit to the wind. How have you experienced the unpredictability of the Spirit in your own life?
Nicodemus sought clear answers from Jesus, but received a call to be "born again." How do you respond when your faith journey doesn't provide clear-cut answers?
The sermon mentions that "certainty is the great enemy of unity." How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the church?
Reflect on a time when God worked in your life in an unexpected way. How did this experience shape your faith?
The sermon suggests that being "born from above" means "waking up to your life now." What areas of your life might need this kind of spiritual awakening?
How do you balance the desire for structure and control in your faith with openness to the Spirit's leading?
The pastor asks, "Where is the Spirit nudging you to start again?" Share with the group if you feel comfortable.
Practical Applications:
This week, intentionally look for signs of the Spirit's movement in your daily life. Keep a journal of what you notice.
Practice letting go of control in one area of your life where you tend to micromanage. Reflect on how this impacts your trust in God.
Engage in a contemplative prayer practice this week, focusing on being open and listening to the Spirit.
Identify an area of certainty in your faith. Challenge yourself to explore different perspectives on this topic.
Reach out to someone unexpected in your life, considering that the Spirit might work through this interaction.
Closing Prayer: Close the session by praying for openness to the Spirit's guidance and the courage to embrace transformation in your lives.
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