Hosts
Make sure to start off with prayer. Then choose one or more questions to open up with.
- How are you doing on any of your new year's resolutions or goals?
Message Review and Discussion Questions
Point 1: We are not bystanders. We are participators in determining the possibilities of our lives.
Talk-it-Out: What are some things that you think are within your control? What are some things you think are in God's control?
Point 2: When we move internal boundaries, we create greater possibilities.
2 Corinthians 6: 11–13 (MSG)
“Dear, dear Corinthians, I can’t tell you how much I long for you to enter this wide-open, spacious life. We didn’t fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way. I’m speaking as plainly as I can and with great affection. Open up your lives. Live openly and expansively!”
Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us . . .”
Talk-it-Out: Have you become complacent with any area of your life?
Point 3: The reason for moving back the boundaries is to make room for all that God wants to do in our lives.
Psalm 81:10 (NLT)
“Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.”
Matthew 9:29 (NIV)
“’According to your faith let it be done to you . . .’”
Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)
“. . . is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think . . .”
Talk-it-Out: Can you recall a time when God did more than you even asked for or imagined?
Examples of boundaries we can face:
- Fear
- Worry
- Strife
- Criticism
- Selfishness
- Jealousy
- Insecurity
- Unforgiveness
Talk-it-Out: Out of the boundaries listed above, which one is currently affecting you?
Examples of the power at work in us:
- The Power to Choose
- The Power of Thought
- The Power of Prayer
- The Power of Generosity
- The Power of Vision
- The Power of Words
- The Power of Faith
Talk-it-Out: Out of the above examples, which one do you want to get better at exercising?
Write-it-Out
Encourage your group to start writing things down. Do the following exercises:
- Do a SOAP devotional on Luke 8. Read the SCRIPTURE, write down your OBSERVATIONS, write down how you can APPLY it to your life, and say a PRAYER.
Live-It-Out
Encourage your group to start doing. Commit to a step, and live it out this week.
- Get baptized. Coming up on January 26 and 27, we will have baptism opportunities at every campus. Sign-up here.
- Complete Growth Track. Every Saturday in Tacoma 6:00pm, and every Sunday at all of our campuses at 11:30am.
Closing Thoughts
- Finish group with prayer requests and praise reports.
- More resources always available here: Small Group Resources