Life Group Q's for 1/25: Gathering and Equipping

NOTE - with the weather interference from Sunday 1/25, all LG's will look ahead this week to this Friday's sermon - so also note - no services this Sunday (2/1), only Friday evening 6:30-7:45. See you Friday!

GATHERING: Questions for FRIDAY, JANUARY 3O

Text: I Corinthians 1:26-2:5

Context: Paul shows us the "foolishness" of God's wisdom and power at work in us the foolish and weak to remind all the powerful that they need God...

1. Relationship: Did your kids ever think your wisdom was foolish? (or maybe you ARE the kid?) How did you respond? How does God respond when do the same to Him?

2. Text: Read I Corinthians 1:26-2:5. Don't rush. What stands out?

3. V27: What does Paul mean, "God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise"?

4. V31: Paul is quoting the OT - go to the original quote and read Jeremiah 9:23-24. According to the verses in Jeremiah, why do you think kindness, justice and righteousness are so elusive on earth? Where does Paul find their source (V30)?

5. V1-5: Paul credits God as the power in his life. Has God ever shown HimSelf strong in your weakness? Tell that story...

6. V4: Is there a part of your life you are trying to control with your wisdom and strength? Confess that, and ask the group to pray for you for humility and faith in God.

7. Growth: What is a key application you take from this passage / message?

8. Prayer

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EQUIPPING PREVIEW - No equipping class on Friday - but coming up in Feb at 9AM:

HEALTHY CONFLICT - how to transform "fight or flight" conflict into a healing process of courage and tenderness, and bring God's peace.

• Why healthy conflict is so important

• A clear process/path to follow

• The unexpected beautiful results

The lighter side: Comedian Nate Bargatze on marriage fighting