T-Life Group Discussion Questions

More Words of Wisdom, Week 1: A Surrendered Heart

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Message Review       

In Week 1 of our 5-week series, “More Words of Wisdom,” Justin Wissink, one of RCC’s Elders, preached about what it means to have a surrendered heart. God isn’t looking for perfection; He’s looking for surrender.

Main Point | God isn’t looking for perfection; He’s looking for surrender

Focus Passages | 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Discussion Questions:

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

• When the writers of Scripture talk about our hearts, what are they referring to?

• Read Proverbs 4:23:

  • What main point is the writer of Proverbs communicating in this passage?

  • How do we guard our hearts?

  • According to the writer of Proverbs, why should we guard our hearts, and what does that mean?

• Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13:

  • What stands out to you in this passage?

  • What’s the main point of this story?

  • What does verse 7 teach us about what matters most to God?

• Read Acts 13:22: What did God see in David’s heart that made Him choose David to replace Saul as the King of Israel?

• What do you think God is looking for when He looks at our hearts?

• Justin said, God isn’t looking for perfection; He’s looking for surrender. Based on what is written about David in Acts 13:22, what does it mean and look like to have a surrendered heart? 

• Why does God desire for us to have a surrendered heart?

• Read Psalm 139:23-24: What does God see when He looks at your heart?

• What is one area of your life that is not fully surrendered to God? 

• What would it look like to be fully surrendered to God in that area of your life?

• What next step can you take to move toward having a surrendered heart?

• How can our group pray for you in this area?

   

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