New Hope Podcast

GUIDANCE: GETTING SIDETRACKED

1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Do you find yourself guilty of any of the pitfalls? Pride, Domination, Fanaticism, Divisiveness

Are you giving God the glory for your obedience to God’s guidance, or 

are you taking glory for yourself?

Think about a recent time when you followed God’s Guidance. How 

did it make your stronger spiritually?

Are you guilty of forcing your guidance on others? (friends, spouse, 

kids?)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

IS THAT REALLY YOU, GOD?

1 John 4:1-3

When God clearly led you in some direction, how did you know it was God’s will?

When God didn’t clearly lead you some direction, how did you determine if it was the right direction?

Who would be the people in your life that would have wise counsel? Are you utilizing them?

When a decision is made, are you still willing to say, “Not my will, but God’s will?”

Of the different “tests” (scripture, conscience, circumstances, counsel, reason) which have you utilized most in your decision-making?

Father's Day Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxOjvDuhZRM

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Before deciding what the Spirit of God wants you to do, ask these 2 questions:

Am I willing to accept God’s will even if I don’t like it?

Is it consistent with the Word of God?

Review experiences in your life when you by…

A positive impression

Sense of restraint

Rational deduction

What experiences have you had that required “Faith 2”? (Stretched beyond your ability)

How has a time of bewilderment (after a decision) helped you to grow spiritually?

Self-Examination:

When was the last time I read the Bible on my own? (Not in church)

When was the last time I tried to memorize a Bible verse?

When was the last time I actually studied specific verses in the Bible?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

What’s the difference between thinking/pondering about something and actually praying about it?

Is it even possible to have pure motives?

If a decision glorifies me in some way, does that mean that God is not glorified?

How can I know that I want God to be glorified above all else?

What happens if I submit to God but don’t have a right attitude about it?

Does God stop all guidance if I’m disobedient in one area of my life?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How does caring for your own spiritual health balance with serving others. Don’t you have to take care of yourself first?

2. Is there a balance between evangelism & the growth of the church? Are they mutually exclusive?

3. What does a spiritually mature person look like?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What is the relationship between leadership and service?

2. Is it easier to serve when you have a designated responsibility?

Example: Greeter position at church

3. Make a list of who you’ve served in the last day(s), week.

4. Intentionally walk through your day asking yourself how you can serve someone other than yourself.