Sunday Morning Worship

Small Group Guide: How Does God Guide Us?

Opening Question:

Share about a time when you felt God was guiding you in a decision. How did you recognize His guidance?

Key Takeaways:

1. God has an opinion about every aspect of our lives and invites us to follow His path of righteousness.

2. God's guidance is an expression of His love for us, not a limitation.

3. There are multiple ways God guides us, represented by the "five C's":

  - Commanding Scripture

  - Compelling Spirit

  - Counsel of the Saints

  - Common Sense

  - Circumstantial Signs

Discussion Questions:

1. The sermon uses the analogy of a framed painting. How does this help you understand God's guidance in your life?

2. Read Psalm 23:3 and Ephesians 2:10. How do these verses shape your understanding of God's guidance?

3. Which of the "five C's" do you tend to rely on most when seeking God's guidance? Which do you think you need to pay more attention to?

4. How can we distinguish between the Holy Spirit's prompting and our own desires or outside influences?

5. The sermon mentions the importance of seeking counsel from other believers. Share an experience where godly advice helped you make a decision.

6. How can we cultivate a better awareness of God's guidance in our daily lives, not just for major decisions?

7. The sermon concludes by asking, "Where will I hang my painting?" What does this mean to you practically?

Practical Applications:

1. Daily Prayer: Commit to praying each morning for God's guidance throughout the day.

2. Scripture Study: Choose a passage from Psalms or Proverbs about God's guidance and meditate on it this week.

3. Accountability: Partner with someone in the group to check in regularly about seeking and following God's guidance.

4. Journaling: Keep a "guidance journal" to record instances where you perceive God's direction and reflect on the outcomes.

5. Community Engagement: Look for opportunities to offer godly counsel to others seeking direction, always pointing them back to Scripture.

Closing Prayer:

Lord, thank you for being our Good Shepherd who leads us in paths of righteousness. Help us to be attentive to Your guidance through Your Word, Your Spirit, and the wisdom of others. Give us the courage to follow where You lead, even when it's challenging. May we display the "artwork" of Your guidance prominently in our lives. Amen.