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2.15+18.24 – Week 877 – Jeff Matas – “Starting Over with a God that is Unchanging”
Guest speaker, Jeff Matas, helps us see that God’s love doesn’t change for us, even though he knows the good, the bad and the ugly.
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
Week 1 - Starting Over with a God that is Unchanging
Week 1: Starting Over
This is the opportunity for your group will discover what God might be saying to you out of the weekend experience, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from the weekend message?
2. Why did that stand out to you most? What do you think God might be trying to say?
(It’s ok if you’re just guessing. This will give you some space to process what it might be.)
3. Big or small, think about a time when things didn’t turn out as planned and you had to start over. Do you tend to see these moments as failures or growth opportunities or both?
Read Psalm 102:25-28:
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them. But you are always the same; you will live forever. The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence.”
4. What does this say to you about God?
5. This past weekend, guest speaker Jeff Matas said, “God knows your past your present and your future and He is permanently committed to you.” How does this affirm, change or challenge what you think God thinks about you when your plans don’t go as planned?
6. What is one way you can respond to what God might be saying to you this week?
Wrap It Up
Now share a prayer request for the week. Whoever loves taking notes can jot them down (and maybe put them in a group chat, if you have one). Make sure to go around the circle and pray for each other at the end of your meeting, and throughout the week.
More from the Weekend
Join us this weekend for part two of the series Starting Over, as we look at how to avoid past mistakes and ensure the next time is better than the last time. Remember to invite your friends & family. See you next week!
2.22+25.24 – Week 878 – Curt Walters – “Three Myths”
Curt Walters helps us see that we can avoid repeating past mistakes when we find ourselves starting over.
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
Week 2 - Three Myths
Week 2: Starting Over “3 Myths”
This is the opportunity for your group to discover what God might be saying to you out of the weekend experience, and how you can respond.
This guide is designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from the weekend message?
2. Why did that stand out to you most? What do you think God might be trying to say? (It’s ok if you’re just guessing. This will give you some space to process what it might be.)
3. Describe a time when you ran into trouble, big or small, because you didn’t follow the directions.
4. Talk about a time when you’ve seen someone repeat the same mistakes in an area of life that matters most—finances, relationships, parenting, leadership, romance. Were his or her errors obvious to you? If so, why do you think you were able to see the situation more clearly than that person?
5. When have you been guilty of assuming that experience alone makes you wiser or that since you know better you’ll do better in the future? What were the results of that assumption?
6. When have you made a poor decision because you believed time was against you? What was the cost of rushing into that decision?
Read Romans 8:28.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
7. Why can it be so difficult to believe that God is willing and able to redeem our pasts?
8. In what area of life are you currently starting over? What mistakes do you want to avoid repeating?
Wrap It Up
Make sure to go around the circle and pray for each other at the end of your meeting, and throughout the week.
Here’s a prayer if you need one:
““God, thank you for your grace and goodness. We do want next time to be better than the last time. And even if we’re not feeling it, help us to see how you do work everything for our good, and bring good from the failures in our lives. Thank you for your grace, your kindness and for redeeming our past and writing new stories. Amen.”
More from the Weekend
Join us this weekend for part three of the series Starting Over, as we look at how to pick up the pieces and begin again. Remember to invite your friends & family. See you next week!
*Adapted from Northpoint Resources, Starting Over
2.29+3.3.24 – Week 879 – Curt Walters – “Own It”
Curt Walters helps us discover how to own our part in the past so the next time is better than the last time.
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
Week 3: Starting Over “OWN IT”
Week 3: Starting Over “OWN IT”
One reason history repeats itself is that we don’t own our parts of our history. And the reason you don’t own it is there’s nothing to own—it wasn’t your fault! But if something important has come to an end and you are starting over, you must look back and own your part in order to move ahead. Your best bet for a successful future is to own your share of the past.
*This guide is designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from the weekend message?
2. Why did that stand out to you most? What do you think God might be trying to say? (It’s ok if you’re just guessing. This will give you some space to process what it might be.)
3. When something goes wrong, even in a small way, is your instinct to blame others or to take responsibility? How does this affect your relationships with others?
4. Talk about a time when you’ve seen someone repeat mistakes from the past because that person didn’t take ownership of his or her part of those mistakes.
5. Why do you think it’s so difficult for people to recognize their roles in past mistakes?
6. What are some things in your past from which you’ve hidden that have come back to show up again in your present and future?
Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)
7. Similarly, Curt referenced this unknown Proverb this weekend (image). Talk about a time when you have experienced this.
8. Spend a few minutes discussing one of the following 2 questions:
- ● If you’ve drawn the circle and started some reflection, is there anything you’re willing to share with the group that you are discovering?
- ● Or, what can you do this week to begin to own your part?Wrap It Up:
Make sure to go around the circle and pray for each other at the end of your meeting, and any ways you can support each other throughout the week.More from the Weekend
Join us this weekend for part three of the series Starting Over, as we look at how to change our mindset so the next time is better than the last. Remember to invite your friends & family. See you next week!
2.29+3.3.24 – Week 880 – Curt Walters – “Rethink It”
Curt Walters helps us discover one question that will help us avoid getting stuck in cycles of repeated mistakes.
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
Week 4: Starting Over “Rethink It”
Week 4: Starting Over “Rethink It”
This is the opportunity for your group will discover what God might be saying to you out of the weekend experience, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
*This guide is designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Break the ice: Share a random thing you have changed your mind about over time (ex: maybe you used to think Taylor Swift was overrated but now you’re into her, or a food/drink that you used to love but now you can’t stand, etc.)
1. What stood out to you the most from the weekend message? Why did that stand out to you most?
2. What’s one thing from your past, big or small, that if you could go back in time, you would do differently?
3. When evaluating past regrets, why do you think people often stop short of really answering the question, “What was I thinking?”
4. Below are 5 Lethal Assumptions Curt talked about during this past weekend, which of these did you identify with? Why?
5 LETHAL ASSUMPTIONS
1. If I find the right person everything will be alright
2. My situation is unique ….
3. If I only had ________ then I would be satisfied
4. My secret is safe with me5. Sex will solve it
5. Talk about a time when you made a mistake because you believed your situation was unique. How did you discover you weren’t alone, that other people had experienced similar situations? How did that change your perspective and your situation?
Read Romans 12:1–2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.
6. What is one area of your life where you’re trying to put on the new without first taking off the old? What is one thing you can do this week to begin to renew your mind in this area?
Wrap It Up: Make sure to go around the circle and pray for each other at the end of your meeting, and any ways you can support each other throughout the week.
More from the Weekend
Join us next weekend for the conclusion of the series Starting Over, as we look at how to let go of the past so the past can let go of you. Remember to invite your friends & family. See you next week!
3.14+17.24 – Week 881 – Abbie Craig – “Release It”
Abbie Craig helps us get past the stuff other people have done to you, so you can let go of the past.
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
Week 5: Starting Over “Release It”
Week 5: Starting Over “Release It”
This is the opportunity for your group will discover what God might be saying to you out of the weekend experience, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What stood out to you the most from the weekend message?
2. Why did that stand out to you most? What do you think God might be trying to say? (It’s ok if you’re just guessing. This will give you some space to process what it might be.)
3. Talk about a time when you’ve seen a person unable to get past a wrong done to them by someone else. In what ways did that person’s inability to move on affect him or her?
4. Talk about a time when you’ve given someone power in your life by holding a grudge against him or her (even if that grudge was warranted by what that person did to you).
5. What are some obstacles to deciding not to drag the wrongs others have done to you into your future? What would need to happen for you to overcome those obstacles?
Read John 20:19-23
Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were awestruck. Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?”
6. What stands out to you about Jesus’ first encounter with his disciples after his death?
7. During the message, Abbie said, “The easiest time to decide to forgive is before an offense takes place.” What do you think about that statement? What might it take to become a person who regularly practices forgiveness?
8. Is there anyone in your life you need to forgive—not necessarily for his or her benefit but for your future? What can you do this week to take a step toward forgiving? How can this group support you?
Wrap It Up: Before you wrap up, be sure to talk through future plans for your group. If you are following Crosspoint’s schedule, your group will take a break after this week until the next six-week session begins the week of April 14th. *This will be the final discussion guide for this session. Discussion Guides will resume April 14.
More from the Weekend
Join us next weekend as we begin Holy Week. We’re kicking it off with a celebration focused on the events the week before the resurrection of Jesus.
Join us next weekend as we talk about how to prepare our mind, schedule, and our posture for the coming days to perhaps have the best Easter ever! See you next week!
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