GROWTH QUESTION #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
“The Incredible Power of Common Sense”
MEETING AGENDA
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to open the meeting in prayer.
- GROWTH QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Growth Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the DG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s DG lesson.
- GIVING – Encourage everyone to give on the App.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
GROWTH QUESTION #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
GROWTH QUESTION #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
TODAY’S PASSAGE:
Proverbs 3:21-26 NLT 21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, 22 for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. 23 They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. 24 You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. 25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, 26 for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.”
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
What did you learn from what we just read?
TRUTH #1
Common sense is something you must make an effort to hold on to!
- If you're not careful to keep your spirit clean you will lose your discernment and common sense.
- Common sense is actually not so common in a world full of deception. Without the leading of the Holy Spirit you won’t be able to keep your common sense.
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
Did you know that you can lose your discernment and common sense? Ask yourself honestly right now if you are protecting your discernment by keeping your focus on what God says about every situation in your life. If not, will you repent and make Gods voice a priority today?
TRUTH #2
When Common sense and discernment is working in your life it actually refreshes you!
- Common sense protects your life from exhaustion and wasted time!
- When you protect discernment and common sense you protect your soul from the world.
- Check the beliefs that others speak into your life with discernment and common sense to see if they pass through the purging of God's word.
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
What are some practical ways you can protect your discernment? Are you exercising these in your life right now? Make a fresh commitment with your group right now if you need to
TRUTH #3
Common sense keeps you safe and gives you a life without fear!
- All fear of danger are gone when you're living by common sense.
- You will sleep in peace when you are following the discernment the Holy Spirit gives you.
INTERACTIVE QUESTIONS
Are you experiencing fear in any area of your life? Are you having trouble sleeping because of worry? Are you anxious for your safety? If you say yes to any of these questions than you might have dulled your discernment as a result of allowing the worlds beliefs to fill your mind. Repent to the Lord now and ask for God to restore your common sense.
CLOSING QUESTION
What is one thing you have learned from today’s lesson?
GIVING
As believers we need to be aware of the needs around us and actively contribute to meeting those needs.
Acts 4:34-35 (NLT)
34 There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them 35 and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
Encourage everyone to give their tithes and offerings.
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PRAY
QUESTION #1
Who are you praying for to be saved?
QUESTION #2
Who can you invite to the next meeting?
QUESTION #3
What are your prayer requests?