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Weekly Growth Guide

02.21.23 | Recommended Links | by Mike Moses | by Heather Reynolds

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    Week of April 28-May 3
    John 21:1-25
    Mike Moses

     
    1. Read Jn. 21:1-14
    How did God show His initiative in your life and salvation?
    (born into a Christian home, approached by a Christian coworker, etc.)
     
    2. Read Jn. 21:15-17 
    Have you ever experienced the restoring grace of God in your life? 
    What are the components of biblical repentance and restoration?
    (Consider 2nd Corinthians 7:8-11; Luke 19:8)
     
    3. Read Jn. 21:18-25
    “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Do you ever find yourself being more concerned about God‘s leading in the lives of others than His leading in your own life? How can you stay locked into following Jesus? (See Hebrews 12:1-2) 
     
    4. How has this study in the gospel of John helped you to love, trust, and serve Jesus in a greater way?

      

    Pray for one another: That we would follow Jesus, no turning back. 

    New City Catechism #17

    Q: What is idolatry?
    A: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security.
    "For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened…. They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator.” (Romans 1:21, 25)
     

    Please note: These weekly discussion questions are built on the Biblical/doctrinal foundation of the Sunday sermon at Harvest. Please be sure to listen attentively to the sermon ahead of your group meeting. If you are unable to hear the sermon live, you can access recordings at http://harvestdetroitwest.org/resources/sermons/