Growing Up

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PRAY:

Have someone read Psalm 68:19-20 aloud. After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying as a group for anything that this passage draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.

ONE ANOTHERING:

Try to think of some practical needs you can share to give others the opportunity to step up and love you. It's okay if it takes some time to get comfortable with this. It takes time and practice to be vulnerable with one another... but amazing things happen when we are. Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.

  • How can we love or serve one another this week?

PRACTICE:

Review this month's Practice together as a group.

  • Who is God bringing to your mind for this practice?
  • Have you had an opportunity to do this practice? How did it go?

READ:

Ephesians 4:1-16


SHARE:

  • What stands out to you from this passage?
  • When have you most deeply experienced unity in the church?
  • In what ways does the church sacrifice unity and maturity in order to grow? How do you see this mindset reflected in yourself?
  • What are examples from the gospels of Jesus’ humility, gentleness, patience, and forbearance?
  • Paul says that church leaders equip “the saints” (you!) for the work of ministry, i.e. building up the church. Do you feel that you have an essential part to play? Why or why not?
  • Pastor Dane identified gossip as the chief way we fail to “speak the truth in love.” Why do you think we tend to believe our words are harmless?
  • How can you practically recommit to “walking in a manner worthy” of this great calling to build up the church?

PRAY:

End your time by having someone read Psalm 68:32-35 aloud. Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.