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Living Water
John 4:1–45
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This guide walks through Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman — a story about divine appointment, spiritual thirst, and the freedom that comes from being fully known and fully loved. Encourage your group to move past safe, surface answers. The best conversations will happen when people feel free to bring the real stuff.
Part One
Getting Started
Think of a time you took the "long way around" something — a hard conversation, a relationship, a responsibility. What made avoiding it feel easier in the moment?
Have you ever tried to satisfy a deep need with something that couldn't actually fill it — a job, a relationship, a habit? Without going deep yet, what did that feel like?
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Part Two
Understanding the Passage
"He had to go through Samaria." — John 4:4
The text says Jesus had to go through Samaria — but he didn't, geographically. What does this detail tell us about what drives Jesus, and what does that mean for people the world writes off?
The woman is drawing water at noon, alone — her way of hiding. Jesus doesn't avoid her; he sits down and asks her for something. What does Jesus' posture toward her reveal about how God approaches people in shame?
Jesus offers "living water" — but she keeps hearing it as literal water. Throughout John's gospel, Jesus uses physical things to point to spiritual realities. What is he actually offering her, and why does he go after the bucket-vs-well distinction so directly?
When Jesus says "Go, call your husband," he's refusing to let the conversation stay surface-level. Why does real transformation require being fully known? What does this tell us about what the gospel is actually after?
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Part Three
Personal Reflection
"You've been going to the same well over and over, and you're still dying of thirst."
Which "bucket" do you most relate to — the bigger bucket, the cleaner bucket, the smaller bucket, or something else entirely? What has that bucket promised you, and has it delivered? Reflect
Jesus tells the woman everything she's ever done — and instead of condemnation, she experiences freedom. Is there something you've been keeping in the dark, partly because you're not sure Jesus' response would be grace? What does this story say to that fear? Reflect
The woman deflects with a theological question right when things get personal. Do you find yourself doing something similar — staying busy, changing the subject, getting intellectual — when God starts pressing on the real thing? Reflect
The sermon drew a distinction between "fake you" and "real you." Which version shows up at church, in your small group, in your prayers? What would it look like to let the real you show up more? Reflect
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Part Four
Application & This Week
"What do you have to do? The conversation you know you need to have, the forgiveness you need to extend, the one hard honest step."
The sermon asked: What do you have to do? Not hypothetically — personally. Is there a step of obedience, reconciliation, or honesty that you've been circling around? What's one concrete thing you can do this week? Apply
After her encounter with Jesus, the woman's first move was to run and tell her story — the very story she'd been hiding. Is there someone in your life who needs to hear what Jesus has done for you, specifically through your mess? Who is it, and what's stopping you? Apply
The sermon said: You fight the devil in the dark, you're going to get whipped. But when you bring it to the light, Jesus fights on your behalf. Is there something you've been fighting alone that needs to come into the light — with God, a trusted friend, a counselor, or this group? Apply
Jesus told her, I am — the covenant name of God, spoken to a nobody from nowhere. How does it change the way you approach your week to know that the great I AM is as close as your next breath, and is actively pursuing you? Apply
Close your time together in prayer.
Father, we come to you the way this woman came to the well — tired, thirsty, and carrying things we've been ashamed to set down. Thank you that you already know, and that you are not ashamed of us. Give us the courage to drag it all into the light, to drink from the only well that truly satisfies, and to walk in the freedom you purchased for us. Amen.
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Humility
John 3:22–36 — John the Baptist, the Bridegroom & Joyful DecreaseSpeaker: Keith
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This guide is designed for a community group conversation following the sermon on John 3:22–36. The questions move from understanding the passage, to honest personal reflection, to practical application. Feel free to linger where the Spirit leads — there's no requirement to cover every question.
Tip for facilitators: Start with an icebreaker or a moment of quiet prayer, then let the conversation flow naturally.
Part One
Opening & Icebreaker
Think of a time you genuinely celebrated someone else's success or recognition — even when it meant less of the spotlight for you. What made that possible?
Have you ever had a role that was meant to be temporary — a season of preparation that eventually had to end? What was it like to let that go?
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Part Two
Understanding the Passage
"For John, joy resided precisely in going down while Jesus went up. Decreasing while Jesus increased." — from the sermon
John the Baptist's disciples come to him worried — crowds are leaving and going to Jesus. Why do you think they expected that news to trouble him? What does his response reveal about what he truly understood about his own calling?
The sermon unpacked the bridegroom metaphor: Jesus is the groom, the people are the bride, and John is the friend of the bridegroom whose job is to bring them together and then step aside. How does that image change the way you think about what faithful ministry or service looks like?
The sermon pointed to the significance of the voice — the sheep hear the shepherd's voice, the bride hears the bridegroom's voice and recognizes it. Have there been moments in your own life where you sensed God's voice in a way that felt distinct and unmistakable? What was that like?
The sermon suggested that the purification debate of verse 25 isn't really dropped — it's answered by pointing to Jesus as the Lamb who actually cleanses. How does the picture of Jesus as both bridegroom and Lamb deepen your understanding of what he came to do?
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Part Three
Personal Reflection
"That's not the basis of the joy of hardly anybody — except radical Christians to whom something has happened called the new birth, which has so reoriented their joy-producing nerves that they're now rooted in the opposite of what they were once rooted in." — from the sermon
The sermon described a kind of joy that runs completely counter to our instincts — joy that increases as we decrease, as attention shifts away from us and toward Jesus. Does that kind of joy feel real and possible to you, or does it feel strange or distant? Be honest. Reflect
The NPR interviewer called Jesus an "egomaniac" for demanding to be loved above all others. The sermon's response was that this isn't egomania — it's love, because he's the Lamb who gave himself for the bride. How do you personally respond to Jesus' claim on your ultimate loyalty? Is it a comfort, a challenge, or both? Reflect
John the Baptist's entire identity — "the voice crying in the wilderness" — was something that had to be silenced for the real voice to be heard. Is there any area of your life where your identity, reputation, or desire for recognition might be getting in the way of Jesus being seen more clearly? Reflect
The sermon drew a contrast between Nicodemus (confused and walking away) and John the Baptist (thrilled and overflowing). Which posture feels more honest for where you are right now in your walk with Jesus? Reflect
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Part Four
Application & This Week
"No one receives anything unless it is given from heaven... God is giving them to his Son." — John the Baptist, John 3:27
John the Baptist could watch his entire following move to Jesus and call it God at work — because he knew that nothing happens unless it's given from heaven. Is there a situation in your life right now — a loss, a transition, a diminishment — that you need to reframe as something God might be doing rather than something happening to you? Apply
The sermon said that the mark of the new birth is a thrill that your newness can't be traced back to you — you want God to get the credit. In a practical, everyday sense, what would it look like this week to actively point credit, attention, or praise toward Jesus rather than keeping it? Apply
John described himself as "sent before him" — his whole purpose was to prepare people for someone greater. Who in your life might you be uniquely positioned to prepare, point, or walk toward Jesus? What is one concrete step you could take toward that this week? Apply
The sermon ended with an invitation: the only right response to seeing who Jesus is — the Lamb, the bridegroom, the one who cleanses and gives new life — is to go to him. Is there anything holding you back from going to him more fully right now? Apply
Close your time together in prayer, asking the Spirit to do what only He can do.
"Lord, make us like John — people whose greatest joy is that you would increase and we would decrease. Come and reorient what brings us joy, until our joy is made full in yours."
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Born Again
John 3:1–21 — Nicodemus & New Birth
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This guide is designed for a small group conversation following the sermon on John 3:1–21. The questions move from understanding the passage, to honest personal reflection, to practical application. Feel free to linger where the Spirit leads — there's no requirement to cover every question.
Tip for facilitators: Start with an icebreaker or a moment of quiet prayer, then let the conversation flow naturally.
Part One
Opening & Icebreaker
Has anyone ever seen through your "put-together" exterior and named something true about you that you hadn't fully recognized yourself? What was that like?
Before today, what did the phrase "born again" mean to you — or what do you think it typically means to people outside the church?
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Part Two
Understanding the Passage
"Jesus comforts the disturbed, and he disturbs the religiously comfortable." — from the sermon
Nicodemus was morally upright, educated, and deeply religious — yet Jesus told him he needed to be born again. Why do you think that was so shocking? What does it reveal about what salvation actually is?
John tells us Nicodemus came to Jesus "at night." The sermon suggests this detail carries symbolic weight — spiritual darkness can exist beneath outward respectability. Does that idea challenge or resonate with you? Why?
Jesus says we must be "born of water and Spirit." In the sermon, water pointed to repentance and Spirit to surrender — something we can't manufacture or control. What does it mean to you that part of this process is genuinely beyond our control?
Jesus references Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the wilderness (Numbers 21). The sermon explained that when we look at Jesus on the cross, we see both the depth of human evil and the depth of God's love simultaneously. How does that image expand or deepen how you think about the cross?
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Part Three
Personal Reflection
"There is another kind of lostness — a quieter kind, a more socially acceptable kind — hidden beneath success, morality, religion, achievement, and self-reliance." — from the sermon
The sermon described two kinds of lostness: the obvious, painful kind — and the quieter kind hidden under achievement and self-reliance. Which do you more naturally identify with, and why? Reflect
Tina shared that her first honest prayer was: "Jesus, show me my sin and my need for a savior." Have you ever prayed something like that — or does the idea feel scary? What holds people back from that kind of vulnerability with God? Reflect
The sermon argued that the evidence of new birth isn't a prayer prayed in the past, but a life being continuously renewed by the Spirit. By that measure, where do you see evidence of the Spirit's ongoing work in your life — and where might you be running on empty? Reflect
John 3:19–21 says people love darkness rather than light because they fear their deeds being exposed. Is there any area in your life right now where you're avoiding the light — avoiding full honesty with God or with trusted people? Reflect
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Part Four
Application & This Week
"Nicodemus — the man who first came to Jesus in the dark — is now publicly identifying himself with the crucified Christ." — from the sermon
Nicodemus's transformation was gradual: from a cautious, night-time visit to publicly giving Jesus a royal burial. How do you make space in your life for a slow, genuine work of the Spirit — rather than just performing spiritual activity? Apply
Ephesians 5:18 says to "keep on being filled with the Spirit." What does that ongoing dependence look like practically in your week — in your rhythms, relationships, and quiet moments? Apply
Is there someone in your life — perhaps someone moral, successful, or "put together" — whom you've never considered might be spiritually searching? How might God be calling you to be a "Katie" to them (someone who simply offers to talk about Jesus)? Apply
If you're honest about where you are right now, which of these descriptions fits best: curious seeker, ready to fully surrender, or long-time follower in need of a fresh filling? What's one next step that fits where you are? Apply
Close your time together in prayer, asking the Spirit to do what only He can do.
"God, reveal what's in our hearts that maybe we don't see, but we need to lay down — that You would come and make us new."
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Anger Management
John (2:13-25)
1. Seeing Jesus Clearly
In your own words, what do we learn about Jesus from placing John 2:1–12 (the wedding) next to John 2:13–25 (the temple)?
Where do you tend to prefer a “one-dimensional” version of Jesus?
How does this passage challenge or expand your view of Him?
2. What Was Really Wrong?
The temple activity was meant to facilitate worship—but it became a barrier. Where do you see that same dynamic today?
In churches?
In culture?
Even in your own life?
3. The Heart of Jesus
The sermon emphasized that Jesus is “jealous for people,” not against them. What does that mean to you personally?
Where have you experienced Jesus removing barriers in your own life?
Is there any area where you’re still trying to “earn access” to God?
4. Making Room
“On Team Jesus—we make room.” Where is it hardest for you to make room for others?
Preferences (music, comfort, routine)?
Types of people (background, lifestyle, differences)?
Time and availability?
5. From Simpson to Us
A.B. Simpson had a moment where he had to choose: protect comfort or follow Jesus outward. When have you faced (or avoided) a moment like that?
What might it look like for you to take one step “outward” right now?
Locally? Relationally? Globally?
6. A Response That Moves
The message ended with: “The gospel doesn’t just stop with us—it flows through us.” What is one concrete step you feel God might be asking you to take this week?
Pray: “God, what is my next step?”
Go: Is there a person or place He’s putting on your heart?
Make Room: What’s one way you can intentionally create space for someone else?
Group Practice:
Close your time by actually doing what the sermon invited:
Sit in silence for 1–2 minutes
Then pray: “God, here I am… send me.”
Invite anyone who’s comfortable to share what came to mind
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When you hear Jesus ask, “What are you seeking?” in this passage, what do you notice rises up in you personally—honestly and without filtering it through “right answers”?
In the sermon, we saw how the garden question (“Where are you?”) and Jesus’ question (“What are you seeking?”) are connected. How does it shape your understanding of God that He is not avoiding us in our hiding, but moving toward us in pursuit?
Where are you most tempted to chase “fake rabbits”—things that promise life, peace, or identity but consistently leave you empty? What makes those things so compelling in the moment?
The first disciples don’t seem to have full clarity—they simply respond, “Come and see.” What would it look like for you to take a simple step of following Jesus more closely this week, even without having everything figured out? Be specific - what might your next step be. (If you feel lost or stuck or unsure - would you let the group pray for you, and listen on your behalf?)
Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael each encounter Jesus and immediately begin drawing others in. What do you think has dulled that instinct in us today—and what might awaken it again in your own life?
“One More” Practice:
Take time together as a group to pray for one specific person God has placed in your life. Who is your “one more”? If you feel comfortable, share their name. Pray specifically for open doors, courage, and simple opportunities to say “come and see.” Then ask: Is there someone our group wants to carry together in prayer this season?
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John 1:19–34 | “Behold the Lamb”
1) “Who are you?” (identity pressure + honesty)
John is confronted with a question that cuts through all image and expectation: Who are you?
When you hear that question honestly—without your roles, reputation, or responsibilities—what tends to surface for you first?
Where do you feel the most pressure to be someone in your life right now?
2) “Who I am not” (release + freedom)
John’s first clarity is not about identity, but dis-identification: I am not the Messiah.
What are some roles or identities you tend to drift into that actually belong to Jesus (Savior, controller, fixer, rescuer, etc.)?
What does it look like in real life to stop trying to be something Jesus never asked you to be?
3) “Who I am” (calling + humility)
John doesn’t just deny false identities—he receives a true one: a voice preparing the way.
Where do you sense God has actually called you to be faithful rather than impressive?
What would it look like for you to embrace “being a voice” instead of being “the solution”?
4) “Behold the Lamb” (Jesus-centered gaze)
John’s shift is decisive: Look—Behold the Lamb of God.
When you hear Jesus described as the Lamb who takes away sin, what part of that feels hardest for you to fully accept or believe about yourself?
What competes most for your attention when it comes to “beholding Jesus” in everyday life?
5) “What He takes away” (personal response)
If Jesus really takes away sin—not manages it, not reduces it, but takes it away—what would you bring to Him honestly this week?
Is there anything you’ve been carrying that you’ve treated as “yours to fix” rather than “His to take”?
6) “Behold” as a practice (worship + response)
This passage doesn’t just inform—it invites response.
What does it look like for you personally to “behold Jesus” this week in a tangible way (prayer, repentance, silence, worship, obedience)?
Where do you most need to move from knowing about Jesus to looking at Jesus?
7) Group response moment (optional closing practice)
As a group, take 2–3 minutes of silence. Then have each person finish this sentence out loud (only if comfortable):
“Jesus, today I am beholding You as ________.”
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John 1:1–18 (Week 1)
Theme: Receiving the Light, Becoming Children, Beholding Jesus
1. What stood out to you most from this passage or message—and why do you think that caught your attention?
(Start with listening for what God might already be stirring rather than analyzing content.)2. John says we were made by Jesus and for Jesus. Where do you most feel the tension of trying to find life or identity in something else right now?
(Work, relationships, success, comfort, approval, etc.)3. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Where do you personally need to believe that is still true today?
(Name real areas of darkness: sin, anxiety, doubt, failure, circumstances.)4. John says we become children of God not by effort, background, or striving—but by receiving and believing.
Which false way of “earning” or “proving” yourself do you tend to fall back into?
(Moral performance, comparison, self-improvement, shame, etc.)5. Jesus comes “full of grace and truth.”
Which of those do you find easier to receive—and which is harder for you right now? Why?
(Do you resist grace? Avoid truth? Need both?)6. If transformation comes not just from trying harder, but from beholding Jesus, what would it look like this week to intentionally make space to see Him?
(Scripture, prayer, worship, community, slowing down, etc.)Getting This Into Us (Practice for the Week)
This week is about letting John 1 move from something we heard into something we live.
Practice One Act of Witness
John the Baptist simply pointed: “He is the Light.”
This week, do one simple act of pointing Jesus out:
Encourage someone spiritually
Share how Jesus is helping you right now
Pray for someone in a conversation (even briefly, even awkwardly)
Take some time in listening prayer to see what encouragement God wants to give to your group around this in the week ahead.
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Easter Sunday
1. Where did this message meet you personally?
Was there a moment, image, or idea that stayed with you or stirred something in you?2. Resurrection & Suffering
You said, “Resurrection means suffering doesn’t get the final word.”
Where in your life right now do you most need that to be true?
What would it look like to believe that God is present in that suffering—not just beyond it?3. Resurrection & Desire
We all have this “fire” of desire within us.
Where do you see your desires leading you toward life right now?
Where might they be misdirected or leaving you unsatisfied?4. Resurrection & Shame
You described shame as “not wanting to be oneself before God.”
Where are you most tempted to hide—either from God or from others?
What do you believe Jesus’ expression toward you is in that place?5. Receiving the Blessing
The resurrection is described as blessing replacing self-cursing.
What would it look like for you to actually receive that blessing this week—practically, not just theoretically?6. Response: Jumping In
You ended with the invitation to “jump”—to surrender, trust, and receive.
What would a next step of response look like for you right now?
(Is there something to let go of, trust, confess, or step into?)And if you have jumped - what would it looks like for you to 'look foolish now' - knowing that you will 'one day be victorious'?
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Community Group Discussion Guide: Practice of Prayer – Being With God
1. What stirred in you most from this message?
Was there a phrase, image, or idea (Mother Teresa’s story, “beholding,” being “unveiled,” etc.) that stayed with you? Why do you think that resonated?2. How would you describe your current experience of prayer?
Which of the “dimensions” feels most natural to you right now—talking to God
talking with God
listening to God
or being with God?
Which one feels most unfamiliar or uncomfortable?
3. The message suggests that “you are what your mind looks at.” What do you find yourself regularly ‘contemplating’ in everyday life?
How do you see that shaping your heart, your emotions, or your relationships?4. When you hear the invitation to simply be with God—to sit in silence, to “look at Him as He looks at you in love”—what is your honest reaction?
Does that feel inviting, confusing, frustrating, intimidating… something else?
Why do you think that is?5. Of the three movements of contemplative prayer—looking, yielding, resting—which one do you most sense God inviting you into right now?
What might that look like in a real, practical way in your daily life this week?6. Let’s practice together: take 2–3 minutes of silence as a group.
Sit comfortably
Become aware of God’s presence
Gently return your attention to Him when distracted
Afterward, share:
What was that experience like for you? What made it difficult or meaningful?
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Practice of Prayer: Listening to God
Invitations for the Week Ahead
Continue in Your Daily Prayer Rhythm
Use the pre-made prayer from last week—or choose a new one if that feels right. Let this be a daily moment to step into conversation with God.
Begin or End Your Day with Gratitude
Notice and name gifts God has placed in your life.
Ideas: Keep a gratitude journal, jot notes on scraps of paper to carry through the day, or share thankfulness as a family around the table.
Pause at least once a day to give thanks for three things—no right way, just notice the good.
Try Lectio Divina
This is an ancient Latin phrase, first used by St. Benedict in the sixth century. It means “spiritual reading.” It’s a way of reading Scripture slowly and prayerfully, listening for God’s word to you. While you do not need to follow this four-step process, there are four
movements to Lectio Divina that you may find helpful.
First, get somewhere quiet and as distraction-free as possible. Open your Bible and pick out a passage that’s conducive to Lectio — a Psalm, a portion of the Gospels, or a section of an epistle (another word for letter, such as Romans, Ephesians, Philippians, etc.). Take a few deep breaths. Then:
Read — A passage of your choice, slowly and prayerfully. Pay special attention to any words or phrases or ideas that jump out to you, or that
move you emotionally or deeply resonate.
Reflect — Reread the passage again, slowly. This time, pause over the word(s) or phrase(s) that were highlighted to you during your first reading. Meditate on them. Turn them over in your mind. Savor them.
Respond — Pray your impressions back to God. You can use your own words or simply pray the text directly to God.
Rest — Take a few minutes in silence to breathe deeply and rest in God’s loving word to you.
Repeat this 3-5 times this coming week.
Reflection & Discussion Questions
1. Starting with honesty: what happens in you when you think about listening to God?
Jesus says his sheep know his voice in Gospel of John 10, but people experience that invitation differently.
When you hear the phrase “listening to God,” what rises in you most right now—excitement, skepticism, longing, fear, uncertainty, resistance? Why do you think that is?
2. What voices are loudest in your life right now?
Jesus contrasts the shepherd’s voice with the voice of strangers.
What voices most compete for your attention these days—fear, urgency, approval, control, old wounds, cultural messages, other people’s expectations? How can you begin discerning which voices sound like Jesus and which do not?
3. Which of the six ways God speaks feels most familiar—or most unfamiliar—to you?
The sermon named six ways God speaks: Jesus, Scripture, circumstances, desires, the prophetic, and listening prayer.
Which of these six has been most meaningful in your life? Which one feels least developed or most intimidating? Why?
4. Obedience often reveals trust. Is there something you sense God may already be inviting you toward?
The sermon said: Sometimes the clearest barrier to hearing God is not that God is silent, but that we are unsure we want to obey.
Is there an area where you sense God may already be speaking, but trust or obedience feels costly? What would it look like to respond not by trying harder, but by receiving his love more deeply there?
Consider ending your time together by practicing Listening Prayer together. Simply ask the Holy Spirit to speak and wait and listen together. Then invite people to share what came to mind, while holding it gently and testing it in community.
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Practice of Prayer: Talking With God
Invitations for the Week Ahead
Continue in Your Daily Prayer Rhythm
Use the pre-made prayer from last week—or choose a new one if that feels right. Let this be a daily moment to step into conversation with God.
Begin or End Your Day with Gratitude
Notice and name gifts God has placed in your life.
Ideas: Keep a gratitude journal, jot notes on scraps of paper to carry through the day, or share thankfulness as a family around the table.
Pause at least once a day to give thanks for three things—no right way, just notice the good.
Step into Asking, Petition, and Intercession
Bring your own needs, the needs of others, and situations that weigh on your heart before God.
Ideas: Create “prayer cards” with names or situations to pray through, or spend time imagining a room filled with people God wants you to intercede for.
Ask God, “What do You want to do here?” and, “How can I add my yes to that?”
Reflection & Discussion Questions
From Talk to Conversation
Reflect on the analogy of children learning to speak. How does your current prayer life resemble “talking to God” versus “talking with God”? Where do you feel stuck, and where do you feel conversation beginning to happen?
Gratitude as a Lens
How does intentionally noticing and naming God’s gifts change the way you see your life, your circumstances, or even your struggles? Can you identify one small thing this week that gratitude shifts for you?
Honest Lament
What emotions or situations do you most struggle to bring honestly to God? How would allowing yourself to lament—bringing anger, grief, doubt, or confusion—change your relationship with Him?
Jesus’ Invitation to Ask
Jesus invites us to “ask” as part of the rhythm of prayer. How does simply being invited to bring your requests to God—even the big or small things—affect the way you approach Him in prayer?
Praying Promises, Not Problems
Scripture models praying God’s promises rather than only our problems. Are there areas of your life or the lives of others where you could bring God’s promises instead of just the struggles? How might that shift your prayers this week?
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Practice of Prayer: Talking to God
Scripture: Luke 11:1–4Part 1: Conversation Questions
The Gap Between Promise and Practice:
Jesus makes bold promises about prayer in the Gospels. Why do you think, in practice, prayer often feels challenging, frustrating, or routine?
Can you share a personal experience of this gap? In general - how do you come into this space feeling about 'prayer' in your life?
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
The disciples saw Jesus heal the sick, cast out demons, and perform miracles—but the one thing they asked Him to teach them was how to pray. Why do you think that stood out to them?
What might that reveal about the connection between prayer and the life Jesus lived?
Invite each person to share, briefly, what first comes to mind when they hear Jesus’ words: “Lord, teach us to pray.” What might those words mean for you today?
The Lord’s Prayer as Formation:
Which part of the Lord’s Prayer resonates most with you today—worship, mission, dependence, forgiveness, or protection? Why?
How does using a “pre-made” prayer help you connect with God in a practical way?
Part 2: Practicing Prayer
Practice 1 – Establish a Daily Prayer Rhythm
Invite the group to share ideas for a daily rhythm:
When will you pray? Morning, lunch, evening?
Where will you pray? A quiet room, outside, a favorite spot?
How will you pray? Sitting, standing, walking, journaling?
How long will you pray? Start small if needed; aim for consistency over duration.
Encourage accountability: could someone in the group check in with you mid-week or at the next meeting?
Practice 2 – Talking to God Through Pre-Made Prayers
Discuss which pre-made prayer(s) each person might try this week:
The Lord’s Prayer
Psalms
Scripture prayers
Historic liturgy
A prayer app
Invite sharing:
How might this help when you feel unsure what to say?
How can these prayers guide your heart toward God?
