Algorithms: Growing Deeper
PSALM 73:16-17, 23-26 But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end. Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ESV
I. The Necessity of Despair
A. Despair brings us to honesty.
B. The Sinfulness of Sin
C. Desire helps expose our emptiness.
D. Experiencing Death Now
E. Despair is not an end in itself.
II. Union with Christ
A. Centrality of Union with Christ in New Testament
B. Four Different Ways to Understand Union with Christ:
1. God then me
2. God not me
3. God plus me
4. God in me
C. The Depth of Union with Christ
III. Embracing Christ
A. The Unknowable love of Christ?
B. His Heart is Settled, Now Settling our Hearts
C. Experiencing Divine Love
D. Hindrances to Experiencing His Love
IV. Conclusion:
A. The Pedals that Fuel the Engine of Christian growth
B. The Beauty Of Christ
We Bring GP2RL Action Point:
Ask the Lord what or where is He inviting you to repent and believe for your good and growth.
ALGORITHMS: Growing Deeper
DISCUSSION GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING THE SEASON: As a church family we want to be OUTRAGEOUSLY LOVING people who PASSIONATELY PURSUE the Lord with IRRATIONALLY GIVING lifestyles as we CONSISTENTLY SUBMIT to God’s desires and EFFECTIVELY DISCIPLE others to do the same.
Our 2022 New Year’s Revelation as a church family is EVERYONE IS CREATED FOR ABUNDANT LIFE!
Much will flow from heaven into our hearts and homes this year!
The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy but realize the aim of death is not to kill you but to keep you from the fullness of life until you die. Distraction is destruction of what could have been in your life.
John 10:10b “...I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it over-flows].” Amplified
Jesus came demonstrating that true life is discovered in a willing death. When we die to ourselves we learn what it means to be alive in Christ.
God’s plan is for us to hear his voice together as a family. This is why we start each group with the first question:
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
1. Where are you reading in your Bible and what are you sensing from God?
Ask each person in your group to answer the discussion questions below after reading the verses. Don’t move on to the next question until everybody who is willing to share has had the opportunity to give their perspective.
Psalm 73:16-17 But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end.… ESV
Psalm 73:23-26 Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength[a] of my heart and my portion forever. ESV
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
2. Have each person give a 60 second summary of what these verses are saying, in their own words.
3. What do these verses teach us about God?
4. What do these verses teach us about people?
5. What should you do this week in response to what we are reading and what God is revealing?
6. Who comes to mind when considering a person you might share this with this week?
We Bring GP2RL Action Point:
Ask the Lord what or where is He inviting you to repent and believe for your good and growth.