Study Questions for Session 1

Study Questions for Session 2

1) Drew explained that resilience is how we bounce back from the disruptions in life. He also said that the small disruptions prepare us for the larger ones. Which of these common life experiences tend to distract you?

Unexpected weather, traffic, housework, long lines, others?

2) Trials are part of life, and we will all face significant troubles at some point. In the study, Drew said, “I can impact the world rather than the world impacting me.” What do you think about that idea?

3) Respond to Alvin Toffler’s quote from Future Shock: “Change is avalanching upon our heads and most people are grotesquely unprepared to cope with it.” Have you felt the weight of an avalanche of change before?

Discussion questions

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Discussion Questions

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Discussion questions

1. Did you grow up feeling like you could speak to God as irreverently as David did? What would it look like to be completely real with God as you’re grieving your loss?

2. Has God proven faithful when you’ve trusted him with other things in the past? How does that affect your pivot to trusting him?

Study Questions for Session 1

1. Does it comfort you to know that John the Baptist had moments of doubt, even though Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist.”  

2. What difference does it make to you that Jesus said, “yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he (John)?”

3. What spiritual doubts or questions have arisen for you in 2020? (or during other seasons of life)

4. What practices or beliefs help you cope and maintain your faith? 

5. What biblical / theological truths are the anchors of hope which give you security through the storms of life?

Study Questions for Session 2

1. Why do you believe God allows painful situations to exist in the world?  

2. How has God used painful situations in your life to:

   • Get your attention?

   • Grow you faith in Him?

   • Give you a ministry to others? 

3. Do you believe God answers every prayer - with either a “Yes” or a “No” or “Not Yet”?

   • How have you experienced any or all of these answers to prayer? 

4. How have you experienced God’s grace in your weakness? 

5. What is your prayer today?

Study Questions for Session 3

1. Its apparent that the Apostle Paul dealt with a lot of adversity but learned to be content. Have you ever tried to learn to be content?

2. Do you know someone who lives with discontentment? How does it affect the quality of their life?

3. Take a moment to reflect on your own season(s) of adversity. What was your experience?

4. What is your primary source of discontentment right now?

5. In the teaching session, Drew said “You have no idea what or who hangs in the balance of your decision to remain faithful when everything around you says ‘Be Faithless’. Do you have a personal example of how remaining faithful turned out?

Study Questions for Session 4

1. Is there a situation or circumstance you wished you would have persevered through instead of hitting the eject button?

2. Read James 1:2-4. How realistic is it to be able to consider your trials pure joy? Be honest.

3. Drew said “Spiritual maturity is often measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior.” What comes to mind when you think about this?

4. James 1:5 says “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Seeking wisdom in God looks a lot like growing your faith. The 5 things God uses to grow your faith are Connection in Community, Private Disciplines, Personal Ministry, Providential Relationships, and sharing your faith. Which of these are most relevant to your story of seeking God’s wisdom?