Our mission as a church is to help people pursue God. But, what does that look like, and how do we do it?
Talking Points:
- If you make a decision to pursue God, you will find him. The only reason we can have confidence in our pursuit of God is that God is pursuing us. Jeremiah 29:11-13, Acts 17:27, Romans 3:22
- The transformation God wants to do in our lives is called “going full-circle”. Where are you in the picture? Ephesians 4:21-24, Matthew 4:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 2:8
- You can pursue God in four places: one-on-one, as a family, in a small group, or on a serving team. PursueGOD.org is set up to help you do it one topic at a time.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe what you think a meaningful life looks like. How does your faith impact your answer?
- Read John 10:10 and share what you think Jesus meant when he said that he came to give us a meaningful life.
- Read Jeremiah 29:11-13 and share how it feels to know that God has good plans for your life. What does it say about God that he wants a good future for you?
- Review the three parts of going full circle. Where would you put yourself on the circle?
- Read Romans 3:22 and explain the hope offered in this verse.
- Read Ephesians 4:21-24. What do you think it means that we have a new nature? How are you learning to walk according to your new nature instead of your old?
- If honoring God involves worshipping, serving, and giving to God, which one(s) do you feel good about and which one(s) need more attention?
- Read Matthew 4:19-20. Did you know one of the main reasons Jesus put you on this planet was to fish for people? Explain.
- Review the four environments. How can you be more intentional in your pursuit of God? How can PursueGOD.org help to strengthen your family? Your small group? Is there someone you could invest in one on one?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
