Today our discussion centered around being powerless and powerful at the same time. Wait a minute…how can that be?
Assumption #4 – I just need to give it to the Lord.
From 12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy…
I’m posting the discussion questions only. I encourage those of you who like to reflect on your own, to do some introspection on these questions and share your comments or questions below.
1. Let’s talk about Dennis. Tell us more about him. p. 65
- What was he like?
- What was his “it”?
- What is he like now?
- How did he get there?
2. In what cases does “let go & let God” apply? When does it NOT apply? p. 66
3. “Position” Teaching. What is this? p. 68
4. Agree or Disagree: “We should not have to deal with hurts from the past, or any other pain…” p. 68
5. Stop focusing on yourself – focus on God. Who’s heard this? “Get Your Eyes Off Yourself” Teaching. p. 69
- Is introspection bad? (David – Psalm 139:23-24)
- (What do you think of the bottom of p. 70?)
6. What does it mean to work out your salvation? (Philippians 2:13) p. 66
- Do you perceive yourself as partners & co-laborers with God in growing? p. 66
- Agree or Disagree: “If I do not do my part, growth will not happen.” p. 67
- Do you agree we must go and possess what God has secured? p. 68
- What does it look like to be actively involved in your sanctification? p. 68
7. What can we do to cultivate our own growth? (12 steps) p. 71
- Own our problems
- Confess our failure [to solve our problems]
- Ask for help [from God & others]
- Continue searching [for revelation]
- Turn from evil (repent)
- Find out our unmet needs
- Seek out those we’ve hurt
- Forgive others who’ve hurt us **
- Develop our God-given gifts & talents
- Continue seeking God
- Seek truth & wisdom
- Follow God’s example of love
**Have you ever received grace with one hand and dealt out judgment with the other? p. 75
