Do you believe these truth’s? and have they taken root in your life?   

    1. If you have heard the truth of God’s love (as revealed in the death of Jesus) and the truth of God’s life (revealed in His resurrection) then the seed of the gospel has been planted in you.  
    2. The seed is not static. It is living and active. It carries the power of Christ’s own life and, if received in faith, it will bear fruit, producing goodness in you and through you. 

 

When did you first hear of the unconditional Love of God?  

Was it hard to receive and believe in it?  

What were / are some of the barriers or beliefs that make that difficult to believe? 

 

As a Christ follower - is it becoming more reflexive of your nature to consider showing that kind of love for others?  

Why do you think that is?     or isn’t? 

 

What did you do this week that required Faith? How did it deepen your trust in God? 

 

When you think of the 4 D’s (listed in sermon notes)– is there one that stands out as being more of a struggle for you? Is there one that seems to regularly cause you to stumble and move away from Jesus? 

What promises of God can help you overcome this? Do you know?  

Have you ever talked with a friend, or anyone to help you with this? 

 

How do you assess your own life, heart and soul? 

  • Q: What false belief or subtle lie has hardened me to God’s truth, even while I still consider myself spiritual or sincere? 
  • Q: Do I only follow Jesus when it’s easy or affirming, but quietly withdraw when life gets hard, uncomfortable, or costly? 
  • Q: What desire, anxiety, or pursuit is competing most with Jesus’ voice in my life right now, and slowly choking out spiritual growth?