The Big Idea: God has given us everything we need to be overcomers, and you are going to make it!

John 16:7-15

The Better Way:

Better than having Jesus right next to you is having the Spirit in you!

1. Never have to be Thirsty‭‭

John 7:37-39

John 16:8

2. Never have to be Lost

John 3:8

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John 16:12-13

3. Never have to be Confused

John 16:13b-15

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

What is holding me back?

Am I Ignorant?

Acts 19:1-3

Am I Negligent?‭‭

2 Timothy 1:6-7,14

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Am I Resistant?

Acts 7:51

RESPONSE:

• Confess your ignorance, negligence, or resistance

• Receive the Holy Spirit

• B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Proverbs 2:1-8

► 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)