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Are students in your small group facing situations that seem impossible? Believe for Greater Things will connect you with Spirit-filled people who needed to see God move in an amazing way. On the DVD, Dr. George O. Wood shares four biblical examples of people who chose to believe God in spite of challenges-Sarah laughed as she doubted God's promise.Naomi plodded and persevered through her loss.Hannah wept in brokenness as she longed for a child.Mary submitted and willingly obeyed God's supernatural plan for her life.As you look at what God has done in others' lives, you'll be inspired to believe God for greater things in your life too. Each session includes opening conversation starters, video response questions, related Bible passages for deeper learning, daily devotionals, and more. Also included are helps for new leaders and tips for building a healthy small group ministry.

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Publié par	Influence Resources
Date de parution	28 août 2015
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781681540429
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	3 Mo

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BELIEVE
for GREATER THINGS
YOUTH
based on a sermon by
Dr. George O. Wood
Copyright © 2015 by Influence Resources
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Published by Influence Resources
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Copyright and use of the curriculum template is retained by Brett Eastman. Permission for use is given to Influence Resources in all forms of distribution.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
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Printed in the United States of America
Welcome by
DR. GEORGE O. WOOD
Did you know that there are really two kinds of belief for us as Christians? The first kind looks back on what God has done and puts the stamp of approval on our faith. But there is a second aspect of faith that I want to share with you in this study. That faith catapults us into the future. It’s vital that we know what we are believing God for!
What are you believing God for in your personal life? For your family and the needs around you? In the ministry you are a part of? To help answer those questions, I invite you to look closely at the stories of four people whose personal stories changed history. These inspiring examples, along with the testimonies of others on the DVD, remind us all that we can believe God for even greater things!

LEGEND
Because this guide is for both leaders and group members, we used these keys to help everyone. plus bold text Item for discussion in the group Activities to do either as a group or individually Italic text Information for the leader
CONTENTS

Using This Study Guide
Outline of Each Session
Session 1 Doubt: Sarah Laughed
Session 2 Perseverance: Naomi Plodded
Session 3 Brokenness: Hannah Wept
Session 4 Obedience: Mary Submitted

EXTRA HELPS
Small Group FAQs
Small Group Agreement
Spiritual Partners Check-In Page

SMALL GROUP LEADERS HELPS
Hosting an Open House
Leading for the First Time
Leadership Training 101
USING THIS STUDY GUIDE

HELPING YOUR GROUP HAVE A GREAT SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE!
1 This study guide is divided into three sections:
(1) Sessions; (2) Extra Helps; and (3) Small Group Leaders Helps. Read the Outline of Each Session on the next pages, so you will understand how the sessions will flow. Take time to familiarize yourself with the Extra Helps as some of them can be used in the sessions themselves.
2 If you are facilitating/leading or coleading a small group, the Small Group Leaders Helps section will give you some hard-earned knowledge from others. This will encourage you and help you avoid some common obstacles to effective small group leadership.
3 Use this resource as a guide, not a straitjacket. If the group responds to the session in an unexpected but honest way, go with that. If you think of a better question than the next one in the text, ask it. Take to heart the insights included in the Small Group FAQs pages and the Small Group Leaders Helps section.
4 Throughout this study guide, text in italics is directed at the group leader or facilitator.
OUTLINE OF EACH SESSION

Offering a healthy balance that includes teaching, evangelism, ministry, practical exercises, and worship can be a challenge for small groups. That’s why we’ve included all these elements in this study, so you can experience a balanced spiritual life together. You’ll discover that each section has more options than you can reasonably do in the constraints of your meeting time, so select the ones that fit your group best. Then add others that stretch your group in new ways, too.

A TYPICAL SMALL GROUP SESSION WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

INTRODUCTION
Each session will open with a brief thought that will help you prepare for the session and get you thinking about the particular topic you will explore. Make it a practice to read these before the session.

CONNECT
The foundation for spiritual growth is a close relationship with God and His family. A few people who really know you and who earn your trust provide a place to experience the life Jesus invites you to live. This section of each session typically offers you two options. You can get to know your whole group by using the icebreaker question(s), or you can check in with one or two group members—your spiritual partner(s)—for a deeper connection and encouragement in your spiritual journey.

DVD TEACHING SEGMENTS.
Serving as a companion to this study is the BELIEVE Video teaching series. This DVD combines personal stories of Spirit-filled people along with leadership insights. Using the video will add value to this four-session commitment of doing life together and discovering how walking with Christ changes everything.

GROW.
At the end of the day, allowing the timeless truths from God’s Word to transform our lives in Christ is our greatest aim. The focus of this section won’t be on accumulating information, but on how we should live in light of the Word of God. We want to help you understand and apply the examples and insights from Scripture practically and creatively.

SERVE.
Then we need to purposely let the truths we are learning travel the eighteen inches from our head (mind) to our heart (emotions and will). This is why the Bible instructs us to “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:22). These activities are designed to give you an opportunity to go beyond Bible study to biblical living. It could mean welcoming a few newcomers into your group or walking through this study with a friend.

GO.
Many people skip over this aspect of the Christian life because it’s scary, relationally awkward, or simply too much work for their busy schedules. We understand because we have these thoughts as well. But God calls all of us to reach out a hand to people who don’t know Him. It’s much easier to take practical, manageable steps that can be naturally worked into everyday life if you take them together.

WORSHIP.
The group session will close with time for personal response to God and group prayer. Again, choose to live out James 1:22 together by taking turns leading the worship activities and praying for each other. If the schedule allows, this is also a good time to meet with a spiritual partner.

DAILY DEVOTIONS.
The Daily Devotions pages provide Scriptures to read and reflect on between group meetings. We suggest you use this section to seek God on your own throughout the week. This time at home should begin and end with prayer. Don’t get in a hurry; take enough time to hear God’s direction.

THEME VERSE.
Each session’s Theme Verse emphasizes an important truth. This is an optional exercise, but we believe that memorizing Scripture can be a vital part of filling our minds with God’s will for our lives. We encourage you to give this important habit a try.
SESSION 1

SARAH LAUGHED
DOUBT

THEME
VERSE
“IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? I WILL RETURN