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Grow Group Questions - December 1, 2024
November 27, 2024 4:25 PM
Announcement: Have you planned a Grow Group Christmas party yet? DO IT!
Icebreaker: What’s one of your favorite Christmas traditions that you do to get ready for Christmas? Or What is one piece of advice or counsel you’ve received that has made a lasting impact on your life?
Sermon Discussion: Read Isaiah 9:1 and 6
- Compare the context of darkness in Isaiah 8:21-22 with the hope expressed in Isaiah 9:2 and 9:6. How does the shift from darkness to light impact the meaning of Jesus being the “Wonderful Counselor”
- Isaiah 25:1 describes God’s plans as “formed long ago with perfect faithfulness.” How does this verse deepen your understanding of Jesus as a planner of supernatural wonders?
- The term “Wonderful Counselor” speaks to Jesus' supernatural wisdom and guidance. How is this different from how we might typically view a counselor or therapist?
Going Deeper : Read Hebrews 4:14-16
- How should knowing that Jesus has experienced everything we experience help us trust his leading of our lives?
- Jesus’ counsel often challenges us to grow, even if it’s uncomfortable. Can you share a time when following His guidance required faith or surrender? How did it turn out?
- What does it look like to give Jesus the authority to counsel and guide your life, not just as a safe place but as the voice of wisdom and direction?
- In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust Jesus as your “Wonderful Counselor”? How can you give Him more authority in those areas?
Next Steps
What does it look like in your daily life to listen to Jesus’ voice and let Him lead? What specific steps can you take this week to make space for His counsel?