Stepping In: Getting things started!

1- Take some time to get to know your group by finishing the following phrases:

My personal highlight for 2015 so far is…

The best year of my life was _______ because…

The most important lesson I ever learned from a painful experience was…

2- Go over your House Rules.

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

Read James 1:1-11. Now answer the following questions:

1- What are some of the important keys to respond with JOY when life hits you between the eyes?

2- What are some of the promises in these verses that bring you hope in the midst of the pain?

3- Why does James warn us about being “double-minded”? How have you seen this create more problems for yourself or others?

4- What does the warnings to the “rich” have to do with us and our storms?

5- Share with the group a recent trial or storm you’ve been trying to make sense of.

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

1- What are some practical ways we can be helpful and encouraging to others as they go through a storm in their life? (Be specific)

2- Who do you know that might get some encouragement from this series? Invite them to Community for the weekend AND to your LifeGroup!