Review/Remember:
Last week we looked into Remember –Video
4th R– Struggle produces resilience and we will need it – the ability to Persevere Vs 1
Key text: Hebrews 12:1–13 (NIV) Proverbs 22:15 (NLT
Asking and answering some questions
1st Resilience –What is it?
Definition: The capability to withstand and recuperate from difficulties as you pursue that which is righteous
2 Corinthians 4:7–11 (NIV) Philippians 4:12–13 (NIV) Proverbs 24:16 (NIV)
Question 2: Why do I need resilience?
2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV) Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
Question 3: How is resilience developed? —a safe space –over time
Developing a safe place for yourself and others – The other R’s play into having a safe place
1. A place of repentance
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) John 6:63 (NIV) John 10:10 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
A safe place is where you get good (safe) counsel. –IN Godly relationship
Proverbs 27:6 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 (NIV)
A safe space is one where you are reminded of God’s grace
Ephesians 4:25 (NIV) James 5:16 (NIV)
2. A place where I can receive the right kind of support – Galatians 6:2 (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
Become a source of a safe place/space maker in the 5 spheres
The Lords people –His church – a safe place where we find
5th We find Restoration –next week
For Small Group Discussion:
Opening Question:
Main Point: The main idea is to build resilience that comes from having a healthy mindset. We hope our group members will become more aware of their unhealthy emotions and identify the thinking pattern that leads to those emotions. We hope they renew their thinking so they can change their emotions/ behaviors, and better discern what is good and pleasing to the Lord.
Read/Tell the Story: 2 Samuel 24 – David’s Census and Repentance
Questions:
Head – Why was God so angry with David for taking the census? (See tips and resources) – What emotions may have informed David’s decision to take matters into his own hands, rather than trusting in God?- How did God display mercy, even in His punishment?
Heart – When in your life have you taken matters into your own hands rather than relying on God?- How do you typically respond to discipline?- What discipline have you received that you are now thankful for?- What in your life has developed the most resilience in you?
Hands – How does your view of discipline affect your level of resilience?- Who is someone you would trust to help you make a difficult decision? Why would you trust that person?-What is an upcoming decision you will need to make, and how can you choose to align with God in your decision-making process?
Supporting Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 3:5-8, Hebrews 12:5-11
Tips and Resources: *A census was preliminary to a draft of soldiers and a levying of taxes. It seems, therefore, that David’s intent was to increase the royal power in a way that contrasted with humble reliance on God. Building Bounce: How to Grow Emotional Resilience by Marcus Warner
There are many more resources for this series linked at: https://realliferesources.org/currentseries/mastermind/