Look Back
- What has stayed with you from last week?
- What areas of de-creation and re-creation have you spotted signs of this week?
Conversation Starters
Discuss some or all of the following questions:
- If you could, what in your life would you like to change? Your answer can be as silly, simple, spiritual or practical as you like!
- Do you find it difficult or easy to embrace change? Which areas of life are easier or more comfortable to change?
Reading Scripture Together
Read the passage aloud together
Philippians 3:7-14
- What is the Spirit highlighting to you in this passage today?
- What does the passage say to us about the process of God’s work in our lives?
- What do you feel is the goal Paul is called towards?
Video Content 1
Ian To record
- 2 Cor 5 – New Creation
- Death and resurrection – what it means for us
- Personal freedom
Discussion Questions
Discuss some or all of the following questions:
- How does the Holy Spirit bring transformation in our lives?
- Can you identify areas of crisis change and process change?
- How can we journey together in this process?
Video Content 2
I have three testimonies of transformation: Beth and Phil are a married couple who came to faith from different contexts, and their transformation stories are different. Bryan shares how though being raised in a Christian context he lived a very secular life until God spoke to him.
Take some time to discuss what stood out to you in the stories.
Response/Action
Ask some or all of the following questions:
- What are your own stories of transformation? Share them with each other.
- Can we get fixated on how far we perceive we have to go in the Christian life of transformation, without realising how far we have come? How do you feel about this?
- In our earlier passage, Paul seems realistic about his walk with Jesus, as well as committed to moving forward (Philippians 3:12-16). What do you think?
Prayer ideas
Write down some areas of your life that need to be put aside. Write them on pieces of paper, fold them up and throw them in a rubbish bin in the middle of the room.
Write down some things that need to be taken up. Write them on pieces of paper and put them in your Bible/wallet, somewhere you will notice them.
Thank God for areas of change you have seen in your life and others’ lives.