Where you call home matters.

1 Peter 2:11

Jeremiah 29:4-14

Big Idea: Your community is a gift from God, treat it as such.

1. Pray for the Transformation of your Community

Jeremiah 29:7 

You can love where you live, but can you love where you left?

Matthew 5:43-44

2. Embrace God's Truth

Jeremiah 29:8-9

What grounds you, grows you.

“A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to a person that isn't.” - Charles Spurgeon

Ephesians 4:14-15

3. Trust that God's in Control

Jeremiah 29:11

“There is no panic in Heaven! God has no problems, only plans.” - Corrie Ten Boom

John 17:14-15

RESPONSE

Look to what God is calling you TO, not what you desire to move FROM.

• Is your hope in God, or what He can provide?

• What grounds you?

- Where do you experience disappointment?

• Seek purpose in your position.

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's passage: John 17:15-23

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)