Our Unshakable God: God Renews Our Strength
Group Leader Guide
Sermon Recap 🎬
Pastor John Mark emphasizes the unwavering purpose of God during Easter week as believers reflect on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. He discusses the significance of Isaiah 40, illustrating how God renews strength and hope, allowing us to soar like eagles, even amid life's trials. By nurturing ourselves with God's word, praise, and community, we can overcome life's challenges and remain steadfast in our faith. The sermon encourages listeners to trust in God's promise of renewal and strength for the journey ahead, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you were an inanimate object, what would you be and why?
Discussion Questions 💬
What does it mean to renew our strength in God, according to Isaiah 40:31, and how can we practically do this in our everyday lives?
Pastor discusses that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength and soar like eagles.
Reflect on a time when you needed your strength renewed. How did you seek God during that time, and what helped you regain your strength?
Why is staying connected to God's Word and the church important, especially during challenging times?
The sermon emphasizes the significance of being nourished by 'fresh food' from God and being part of a community.
How can being part of a church or community help you when facing problems or feeling depleted?
How can we identify the people and problems in our lives that are depleting our energy and strength?
Pastor talks about the challenges we face from people and problems that can drain our strength.
Think about a recent challenge. What steps can you take to positively address or manage those people or problems?
Pastor shared insights about eagles and how they fly above storms. How can we apply this concept of perspective to our challenges?
The idea of eagles using storm winds to rise above the storms can be a metaphor for gaining a new perspective in our lives.
What are some specific challenges you are currently facing, and how might a perspective change help you overcome them?
What does it mean to have hope in God, and how does this hope influence our ability to endure life's challenges?
The sermon discusses the meaning of hope and its role in helping us run and not grow weary.
Can you think of a situation where your hope in God helped you to persevere through a difficult time? How did that change your outlook?
Prayer 🙏
• Ask for prayer requests from everyone in the group.
• Pray for the strength to apply the sermon teaching in daily life.
• Ask God to help increase hope in challenging times.
• Pray for a deeper connection with God's Word throughout the week.
