TODAY:

Unlikely Heroes | Part 6 – Deborah

BIG IDEA:

God’s strength gives us wisdom, courage & humility

SCRIPTURES:

Judges 2:1-12, Judges 4-5, Philippians 2:6-8

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Have you ever felt like the “odds” were against you?If so, how? How did handle it?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Be With Jesus / Love God (UP)...

Q: How are characteristics like wisdom, courage & humility a byproduct of abiding with Jesus?

Q: Or from a different angle, how do making poor decisions, cowardice & pride reflect a lack of abiding with Jesus?

Become Like Jesus / Love People (IN)...

Q: Israel failed to address the sin & idolatry in their land, lives & hearts & as a result they were formed & almost destroyed by them. How might God be calling you to deal with any specific sin in your life & to form you according to His character & heart?

Do What Jesus Did / Serve the World (OUT)...

Q: How do the lessons from the “unlikely hero” Deborah help form how you view & interact with the world around you?

ACTION STEPS

1) Ask God how He can give you wisdom, courage &/or humility.

2) Trust God & take action on what He tells you