Fearless Finish: Reaching our Promised Land

Joshua 24:1-33

Connect:

Enjoy some time catching up with each other over some food/snacks.  Consider having some music playing in the background, make people welcome and at home.

Praise:

Share with each other how you saw God this week in the “high” and “low” of your week

Prayer:

Pray that God would lead your discussion time and bring fresh insight, conviction, and hope through your time together.

Read:

Context: Work as group to put together a picture of what is happening in the story:

o   Joshua is giving his final speech to the whole nation before they disperse to their lands

o   The Israelite people have a history of quickly falling away from God (e.g. Golden Calf)

Read the passage out loud together.

Reflect:

Share the story of “where you came from” and how you came to believe in Jesus as your Savior and Lord

Describe a past situation that was so clearly beyond your control that God was your only hope (no matter how hard you tried, worked, or pushed), and He got you through it. 

o   Joshua’s call to the people to “present themselves” to the Lord (24:1-2)

o   How was God your Source of safety or success (24:3-13)

o   How has this helped you acknowledge God regularly in daily life (24:14-15)

·         What spiritual disciplines help you in your daily choice to serve God with your life

Respond:

Where do you need wisdom in a choice you are facing?

5 Questions to discuss (Andy Stanley)

o   The Integrity Question: Am I being honest with myself…really?

o   The Legacy Question: What story do I want to tell?

o   The Conscience Question: Is there a tension that deserves my attention?

o   The Maturity Question: What is the wise thing to do?

o   The Relationship Question: What does love require of me?

Prayer:

Share prayer needs and pray for each other.  If very personal things are being shared, consider prayer time in small groups of 2-3 people for this week.

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