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We all want to think we are pursuing truth, but we are really pursuing what we think will make us happy. - Andy Stanley
Discussion Questions
Start Talking
What is most important to you right now?
How does this align with your understanding of God's love?
What are some things you pursue that promise happiness but often leave you feeling empty?
Can you identify a moment when you experienced God's love in a transformative way?
What did that feel like?
Read This
Read Ephesians 3:14-19
Paul emphasizes being rooted and established in God’s love. What do you think it means to be 'rooted' in God's love?
How can we cultivate this in our lives?
Read Psalm 1:1-3
How does the imagery of a tree in Psalm 1 resonate with your spiritual journey?
What does it look like for you to 'delight in the law of the Lord'?
Read Matthew 7:24-25
What is the benefit for those who listen and put into practice the words of God?
What Now
How would it change your life if you were filled with the love of God?
What practical steps can you take this week to deepen your experience of God’s love?
Are there specific areas in your life where you feel your foundation isn’t solid?
How can you bring those areas to God?
What are some distractions or obstacles you face that keep you from fully embracing God’s love?
How might you address these?
How can we support one another in pursuing a deeper understanding of God’s love?
What role does community play in helping you feel rooted in God's love?
Can you think of a time when someone in your community helped you experience this?
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.
Additional Series ResourcesBible Reading Plan
Show: The Chosen
Sermon: Hearing from God
Song: Build my Life by Pat Barrett