Revival In The Worst Place Ever
Key Takeaways:
1. God's mission doesn't stop when his people resist it.
2. Our eloquence isn't what changes hearts; it's God's word.
3. God delights in using people who are still in process.
4. God doesn't just want our obedience; He wants our heart.
5. God is not in the business of writing people off; He's in the business of making things new.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does Jonah's story challenge our understanding of God's mercy and second chances?
2. The sermon mentions that "God uses what is ordinary to be extraordinary." How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the lives of others?
3. Discuss the difference between obedience without heart change (like Jonah) and true repentance (like the Ninevites). How can we ensure our obedience to God comes from a place of genuine surrender?
4. Josh mentioned "religious resistance." Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of faith without truly engaging your heart? How can we guard against this?
5. How does the story of Nineveh's repentance challenge our assumptions about who is "too far gone" for God's mercy?
6. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus didn't come to correct God's nature but to embody it. How does this perspective impact your view of the Old and New Testaments?
Practical Applications:
1. Identify Your "Five Words": Take a moment to think about someone God might be calling you to reach out to. What are the first five words you could say to start that conversation?
2. Practice Benevolent Detachment: Consider downloading the "Pause" app mentioned in the sermon. Commit to using it daily this week to practice surrendering everything to God.
3. Reflect on Second Chances: Think about a time when you received a second chance. How can you extend that same grace to others this week?
4. Heart Check: Spend some time in prayer, asking God to reveal any areas where you might be obeying without heart engagement. Journal about what He shows you.
5. Share Your Story: Practice telling your faith story in a concise way. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect – God can use your willingness and obedience.
1. God's mission doesn't stop when his people resist it.
2. Our eloquence isn't what changes hearts; it's God's word.
3. God delights in using people who are still in process.
4. God doesn't just want our obedience; He wants our heart.
5. God is not in the business of writing people off; He's in the business of making things new.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does Jonah's story challenge our understanding of God's mercy and second chances?
2. The sermon mentions that "God uses what is ordinary to be extraordinary." How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the lives of others?
3. Discuss the difference between obedience without heart change (like Jonah) and true repentance (like the Ninevites). How can we ensure our obedience to God comes from a place of genuine surrender?
4. Josh mentioned "religious resistance." Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of faith without truly engaging your heart? How can we guard against this?
5. How does the story of Nineveh's repentance challenge our assumptions about who is "too far gone" for God's mercy?
6. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus didn't come to correct God's nature but to embody it. How does this perspective impact your view of the Old and New Testaments?
Practical Applications:
1. Identify Your "Five Words": Take a moment to think about someone God might be calling you to reach out to. What are the first five words you could say to start that conversation?
2. Practice Benevolent Detachment: Consider downloading the "Pause" app mentioned in the sermon. Commit to using it daily this week to practice surrendering everything to God.
3. Reflect on Second Chances: Think about a time when you received a second chance. How can you extend that same grace to others this week?
4. Heart Check: Spend some time in prayer, asking God to reveal any areas where you might be obeying without heart engagement. Journal about what He shows you.
5. Share Your Story: Practice telling your faith story in a concise way. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect – God can use your willingness and obedience.
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