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Welcome to

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God’s Will And Your Life

DVD MessageTurn to page 29 in your workbook.

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DVD Discussion - Reflect on the notes you took.

What are some of the important factors in knowing and doing the will of God?

What truths did you hear that was most affirming about what you have experienced in knowing God?

What one truth did you hear that was most contrary to human reasoning?

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

Review the five most meaningful statements or Scriptures you reflected upon for Unit 1 (Workbook pages 13, 16, 20, 24, and 28).

• Identify the one statement or Scripture that was the most meaningful for you of the five.

• Read your most meaningful statement or Scripture.

• Tell why it was the most meaningful for you.

• Share how you responded to God in prayer.

• Share what you felt God wanted you to do in response to that week’s study.

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OPEN SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

In your small group, reflect on your experiences through Unit 1.

• This past week, what have you come to know about God, His purposes, or His ways?

• If God has done something special in or through your life this past week, please share what He has done so your group can praise The Lord with you.

• Share one way the others in your group can pray for you. Pray for each member’s specific request.

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What have you come to understand about God, His purposes, and His ways.

Whole Group Discussion

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Independently Reflect In Your Spiritual Journal

TESTIMONIESWhat have you come to understand about what God is doing in, around,

and through your life? What you have learned about Him, His

purposes, and His ways.

WEEKLY REVIEWWhat were the important things God said to you and what things has He done in your life this past week or

today.

SPIRITUAL MARKERSRecord when God clearly spoke to

you this past week or today when He has provided clear direction for you

on the life decisions He wants you to make.

PRAYER REQUESTSWrite down the prayer requests shared today for yourself, group

members, your church, and other special requests.

Next Week

As you study Unit 2 this week, pay special attention to the difference between self-centered and God-

centered living.

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Book Readings – Chapters to read by unit

• Unit 1 – Intro. and Chapter 1

• Unit 2 – Chapters 2 – 4

• Unit 3 – Chapters 5 – 6

• Unit 4 – Chapters 7 – 9

• Unit 5 – Chapters 10-12

• Unit 6 – Chapters 13 - 15

• Unit 7 – Chapter 16

• Unit 8 – Chapter 17

• Unit 9 – Chapter 18

• Unit 10 – Chapter 19

• Unit 11 – Chapters 20 – 22

• Unit 12 – Chapters 23 - 26