Our Unshakable God: Our God of Comfort
Group Leader Guide
Sermon Recap 🎬
In this message, Pastor John Mark introduces a new series titled "Our Unshakable God," emphasizing the personal nature of God as a comforting presence in our lives, even during difficult times. He reminds the congregation that despite life's challenges and upheavals, God is always near, offering forgiveness, strength, and love, as illustrated through scripture such as Isaiah and John 3:16. The pastor encourages listeners to prepare their hearts and lives to welcome God's action and glory, emphasizing the importance of repentance and a personal relationship with God. Ultimately, Pastor Caton reassures everyone that God desires to provide comfort and assurance, turning our struggles into opportunities for grace and transformation.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, but it had to be a food that you absolutely dislike, what would it be?
Discussion Questions 💬
What does it mean for God to be a personal God, and how does that impact your understanding of your relationship with Him?
Pastor shared that the word 'our' in 'our God' signifies a personal relationship.
How can you develop a more personal relationship with God in your daily life?
In Isaiah 41:10, God tells us not to fear because He is with us. What does it mean to have God’s presence during difficult times?
Pastor emphasized that God comforts us and assures us of His presence, even in tough situations.
Can you recall a time when you felt God's presence in a difficult situation? How did it affect you?
According to Pastor, God comforts us with His forgiveness and desires not to judge us but to help us. How does this understanding change the way you view your mistakes?
Pastor mentioned that God's heartbeat is to forgive and help rather than to judge.
How can accepting God's forgiveness help you to forgive yourself or others in your life?
Pastor talked about God providing comfort through His words. Why is it essential to spend time in the Bible during challenging times?
He pointed out that God's words offer comfort and guidance, especially when feeling lost.
What Bible verses or passages bring you comfort, and how can you use them in your current life situations?
What does it mean to 'prepare the way for the Lord' in your own life, as discussed in the sermon?
Pastor explained that preparing for God involves filling in low spots and tearing down high spots in our lives.
Are there areas in your life where you need to make changes to let God work more freely? What are those areas?
Prayer 🙏
• Ask for prayer requests from the group.
• Pray for each person to experience God's comfort in the week ahead.
• Ask God to help us prepare our hearts and lives for His presence.
• Seek God's guidance to share His glory through our actions and words.
