God Equips Us for a God-Pleasing Life

Discussion Questions:Sermon Overview:This past week’s sermon was focused on three encouragements to pursue a life pleasing to God in dependence on God: (1)  God makes perfect peace (v. 20a)(2)  We have a living, almighty shepherd (v. 20b)(3)  God works in us to do his will. (b. 21)Digging Deeper:   ·      In your own words, what does a life of pleasing God look like? ·      What aspects of your life are pleasing to God? ·      What have you noticed in one another’s lives that is pleasing to God? ·      What aspects of your life are displeasing to God? ·      God knows we need encouragement to live a life pleasing to him. What from this passage encourages you to live a life pleasing to him? ·      Verse 20 describes God as a “God of peace.” How have you in the past experienced God’s peace? How would you like to experience God’s peace in the future? ·      From verse 21, Pastor Brett described how God actually works in us to do his will. How does this free you from feeling weighed down by the call to live a God-pleasing life? ·      How could you even more cooperate with the Holy Spirit as helps us live a life pleasing to God? Take It Home:What is one thing you want to take away, remember, do, or change in light of this week’s sermon and discussion?Prayer Requests:_____________________________Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532