Chelten - a church of hope Chelten - a church of hope

Discussion Questions How does acknowledging and accepting your limitations impact your relationship with God and your dependence on Him? How does the idea of extending grace to yourself challenge or encourage you, and in what ways can you be more gracious to yourself when you fall short of your own expectations? How does spiritual rest catalyze other forms of rest (physical, emotional, mental), and how does your spiritual state influence your overall well-being?

Discussion Questions Which one of these four ways of interacting with God (Over God – Under God – From God – For God) are you most tempted to live from? and how do you experience them in your life? How does “Life With God” transform each of these approaches? What does it look like to prioritize your relationship with God through the regular rhythms of your life?

Discussion Questions What does it mean to you personally to be created in the image of God? How does this shape your self-worth and identity? In what ways can recognizing the divine likeness in others change the way we treat them? In other words, how can we cultivate a community that truly respects and reflects the image of God in every individual, regardless of their background or status? How does the understanding that all humans are made in God's image shape our approach to evangelism and missions?

Discussion Questions As you pray about decisions you face, are you more desirous of God giving you wisdom so you can make the decision or of God's showing you which decision to make? Why do you think this is? What is your reaction to the idea that you don't have to find God's will for your life where God's will refers to a specific prescribed path that you must discover so you can obey When it comes to decision making, we tend to err on the side of presumptuousness or paralysis. Which are you more inclined to and how might this teaching help correct that?

Do you ever grow impatient waiting for Christ’s return? To what area of faithfulness is God calling you as you wait? How can you grow to rest in the person of Jesus when you don’t know the details of his plans? What hope does the promise of future resurrection bring you now? And where do you see glimmers of it today?

Discussion Questions How can we discern when to focus on detailed understanding versus the broader message in biblical texts? Discuss examples from history or current events that show the cyclical nature of kingdoms rising and falling, both on a broader scale and personally. Why is it challenging to see evil prosper when we yearn for good to prevail? How can we maintain our sense of justice and hope in our personal lives during these times?