UNEXPECTED WEEK 2
Use this as a guide to spend a few minutes with Jesus and thinking a little deeper about the weekend message.
Read Matthew 5:4
"God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
"God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Think about these questions:
1. What do you think it means to mourn?
2. Do you think there's a healthy/unhealthy way to mourn?
3. Why do think Jesus says that people who mourn are blessed?
4. Is there something that you are "mourning" right now?
5. What would it look like for you to invite Jesus into the grieving process with you?
1. What do you think it means to mourn?
2. Do you think there's a healthy/unhealthy way to mourn?
3. Why do think Jesus says that people who mourn are blessed?
4. Is there something that you are "mourning" right now?
5. What would it look like for you to invite Jesus into the grieving process with you?
Spend some time in prayer. Is there anything that you're anxious about? Anything you need? Tell Jesus. Spend some time thanking Him for everything He's done for you.
UNEXPECTED WEEK 3
Use this as a guide to spend a few minutes with Jesus and thinking a little deeper about the weekend message.
Read Philippians 4:12-13
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength."
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength."
Think about these questions:
1. What comes to mind when you think of the word, "content?"
2. What do you think it means to be content? How would you describe a "content" life.
3. Do you feel content right now? Why or why not?
4. Paul says that he's learned the secret of being content in any and every situation - contentment comes to Him through his relationship with Jesus. How do you think being close to Jesus can help you be content in any situation?
1. What comes to mind when you think of the word, "content?"
2. What do you think it means to be content? How would you describe a "content" life.
3. Do you feel content right now? Why or why not?
4. Paul says that he's learned the secret of being content in any and every situation - contentment comes to Him through his relationship with Jesus. How do you think being close to Jesus can help you be content in any situation?
Spend some time in prayer. Is there anything that you're anxious about? Anything you need? Tell Jesus. Spend some time thanking Him for everything He's done for you.