Small Group Prep 11/2/25
Small Group Discussion Prep:
Psalm 1
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
Monthly REACH Theme: Non-believing Family Member
Memory work
Verse:
“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent.”
Acts 17:30
Small Group Questions
1. In what ways can we be influenced by the “counsel of the wicked” in subtle ways through avenues like social media, podcasts, entertainment, etc?
2. How can we balance the enjoyment of legitimate news and entertainment while also being discerning about what we allow to influence us?
3. Discuss delighting in the law of the Lord. How can we foster a deeper love and delight for God’s word in our hearts?
4. Discuss biblical meditation. What are some practical ways we can foster this in our daily life?
5. If the commandments of God are not to be burdensome for the believer, how come we feel at times that they are a burden? What unbiblical thoughts about God and His word lead us to think that God’s commandments are burdensome? How do we combat these unbiblical thoughts?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?
Psalm 1
Preparation for Sunday Worship:
- Pray for God to illuminate the truth of His word and apply it to your own heart.
- Read Psalm 1 from start to finish in one sitting
- Read Psalm 1 five additional times
*Optional Deeper Study: Use www.blueletterbible.org for word study
- Identify at least three key words in this passage? Why are these words important to the meaning of the text?
- Identify the verbs and find their tense (past, present, etc..) and voice (active / passive / middle)?
- What conclusions can you draw from the verb tense and voice?
- Summarize this passage, in your own words, into one sentence.
- Block Diagram these verses
- Read 2-3 commentaries on this text.
- Do an in-depth word study of the key terms you listed.
Monthly REACH Theme: Non-believing Family Member
Memory work
- Book Themes:
Nahum – Nineveh’s Destruction
Habakkuk – Faith & Doubt in the Face of Judah’s Exile
Verse:
“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent.”
Acts 17:30
Small Group Questions
1. In what ways can we be influenced by the “counsel of the wicked” in subtle ways through avenues like social media, podcasts, entertainment, etc?
2. How can we balance the enjoyment of legitimate news and entertainment while also being discerning about what we allow to influence us?
3. Discuss delighting in the law of the Lord. How can we foster a deeper love and delight for God’s word in our hearts?
4. Discuss biblical meditation. What are some practical ways we can foster this in our daily life?
5. If the commandments of God are not to be burdensome for the believer, how come we feel at times that they are a burden? What unbiblical thoughts about God and His word lead us to think that God’s commandments are burdensome? How do we combat these unbiblical thoughts?
Core Questions
• What is God teaching you about Himself from His Word, and how is your life different/changing as a result?
• How have you seen God answering prayer? What are you praying for?
• How is God using you in the process of evangelism to draw people up Himself?
• What sins has God revealed to you so that you might repent of them? In light of grace realities, what must that repentance look like?