Purpose in the Pivotal, Part 2: Show Us Your Glory!
May 4, 2025

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Message Review

Life is filled with pivotal circumstances—moments that unexpectedly change our trajectory.  God doesn’t just walk with us through those moments. He delights in showing up, showing out, and displaying His glory in the middle of them. When we boldly ask God to move for His glory, not just our good, we invite Him to put His greatness on full display for everyone watching.

Main Point: Pivotal circumstances come for all of us, and we have a choice when they come – pivot toward God and trust Him, or pivot away from Him and try to navigate them on our own.

Scripture References: John 1:14; John 9:3; John 11:4-5, 40, 44

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was John 11:1-44. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was Jesus’ original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • When you think through your life, can you recall a time when you saw something happen that could only be explained by God showing up? What happened?

  • Why do you think it’s often easier to ask God to fix our situation rather than to show His glory through it?

  • Read John 1:14. What does it mean that we have seen Jesus’ glory? How should seeing His glory shape how we view our pivotal circumstances?

  • Read John 11:4-5, 40. What do these verses teach us about God's purpose in our pivotal circumstances, even when the situation looks hopeless?

  • What could be some reasons we hesitate to pray prayers that put God's reputation on the line?

  • Andy said, "God likes to show up and show out." How might believing this change how you approach your challenges or walk with others through theirs?

  • When you boldly ask God to show up and show out—and He does—what are some of the results that can happen in you, your faith, and the people who are watching?

  • Have you boldly asked God to show up and show out in your pivotal circumstance, not for what YOU will get out of it, but so that He is glorified through you? 

  • How can you specifically pray this week for God to show His glory in your life or in someone else's?

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