Discussion Guide
This weekend we talked about how we all want control in some area of our life. Unfortunately, sometimes our need for control affects us spiritually. Let's discuss how the need for control impacts us.
What you will need: A Bible or your Bible app, a notebook, pen, and highlighter. The verses highlighted below are linked so that you can easily access them during your study time.
Jump Start
1. Do you consider yourself a “control freak” or do you have certain areas in life that you feel the need to be in control of?
2. How Control Impacts Our Faith. Read Exodus 16:19-20. What did God command of the Israelites? What was the result of their disobedience? How does this show that they struggled to trust God?
3. Hoarding Control Keeps Us from God. Consider some areas that cause us to feel uncertain or afraid as we wait on God, and we want to take control back. Share some ways that you tried it your way in the past and what was the outcome.
4. Yielding Control Reveals God’s Faithfulness. Read Exodus 16:24, Psalm 34:8. What was the outcome when the Israelites trusted and obeyed God’s plan? What are some ways you have seen Gods faithfulness when you did things His way?
Action Step: Ask God to show you what area you need to release control and give it to Him. Is there an area that God would like you to make time for in life? Ask God to help you give Him the control of your future.
Deeper
5. Read Genesis 16:1-4. How was Sarai taking control of the situation?
6. Read Genesis 16:5-6. What was the outcome? What was the impact of Sarai’s choice?
7. Read Genesis 21:1-2. Did God keep His promise? Why was God’s way best?