Guest post: Susan Farnham
These LIfeGroup discussion questions are based on Sunday’s message, “Stupid Is As Stupid Does.” You can find the message audio below. You can also subscribe to our weekly message audio podcast on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app.
The human mind is generally far more eager to praise and dispraise than to describe and to define. C.S. Lewis
Take a look at the ‘stupid’ in your life, past and present – Do you see a correlation between those ‘stupid’ times and your desire to be your own moral authority, or perhaps you based decisions on an emotional outcome for expedience, rather than working within the framework of Gods will?How did it affect the lives of those around you?
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be tranformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good, and acceptable, and perfect. -Romans 12:1-2
In your day to day life, how do you know you are doing God’s will?
In Sunday’s message Steve referenced Joshua 1:8 ‘This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.
God’s word is the only path to God’s will.
Take a moment to add the amount of time you spend in worship service on Sunday, with the amount of time spent on Church ministry during the week, as well as the amount of time spent working on ministries outside of the church during the week. Do you have your number? Do you spend that much time immersed in the word of God? Half of that total time?
The road to hell is paved with good_________? The road to abundant joy in Christ is paved with God’s direction.
Have you experienced bad consequences to good intentions? Were you able to change that by seeking God’s direction in his Word?
How and why does immersing yourself in the word of God build language, vocabulary and communication skills?
How can this be applied personally in defense of your faith (apologetics)?
Take the time to watch this short debate with your group. Jot down the times that Andrew Wilson and the moderator try to pin Rob Bell down on his stance on gay marriage.
How does the knowledge of God’s word affect the debate?
Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; Whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ.-1 Peter 4:11
Be sure to listen to Sunday’s message, below.