Sermon 2.0

Discussion Guide

A life group guide designed to help facilitate discussion around the weekend’s sermon.

Encounter God in Community

The Sunday message is the open door to encountering what God has in store for you! Many of our Life Groups use the Sermon 2.0 Discussion Guide to go deeper into the passage of Scripture and application points from the weekend’s message. This is a time to have open conversation, ask questions, laugh a little or a lot, and learn from others. Our heart is to see your faith in God grow as you apply the truths of the Bible to your everyday life.


We believe you can encounter God through the context of relationships and want you to experience this in a Life Group! Apply the truths of the Bible and see your faith in God grow as you build new relationships with others in your group.

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This Week’s Discussion Guide

Icebreaker

What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving weekend? A specific food? Time with family? Shopping? Time off?


Scripture

One of the passages this weekend came from 2 Kings 18:1-7 where we learn about Hezekiah’s character. Take a moment and have a volunteer read aloud this passage and then discuss the following.

  • As a group, share your first impressions: What stood out? What was challenging, encouraging, confusing, or made you think of other parts of Scripture?
  • What stands out to you about Hezekiah doing “ what was right in the eyes of the LORD”? How is that different from simply doing what seems right to you?
  • How difficult do you think it was for Hezekiah to not depart and keep the commandments that God had given?


Application

1. The Rabshakeh attacks Judah with lies about failure, shame, doubt, and fear. Which of these tactics have you felt in your walk with God?


2. Hezekiah held fast to his faith in God. What are some of the areas of life that are difficult to hold fast to what God desires for us?


3. What is your typical response when having your faith challenged? How can you be prepared to be confident the next time this happens?


4. Which lie or discouragement do you need to replace with God’s truth this week? How has the devil used these lies to pull you from trusting God?


5. What stands out in Hezekiah’s response after the messages from the Rabshakeh? How can you apply these responses to when you are facing pushback to your faith?


6. What other points of application or questions did you have from this week’s message?


Prayer

Finish your evening reading 2 Kings 19:6 and praying about these specific areas:

  • Confidence: Ask God to silence the fears, lies, & discouragement in your life.
  • Dependence: Invite God to help strengthen your trust in Him this week.
  • Encouragement: Pray for each member to experience God’s presence and defense in their life.
This Week's Discussion Guide