Welcome to Session 5 of the Discerning the Voice of God online Bible study! This week, we were reminded that knowing God and His heart is another essential piece to hearing God’s voice. We hope that you were encouraged as you were reminded of God’s heart, character, and great love for you. We’re excited to hear more about what you’re learning as we discuss this week!
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Before we jump into Session 5, we’d love to hear more about what you learned this week walking through Week 4: Reflective of His Heart in your Bible study book. Answer one or both of these questions in your group or in the comments below!
- In your own words, what is the difference between condemnation and conviction? (page 113) As you’ve studied, how have you been able to more readily identify God’s encouragement and conviction versus the enemy’s condemnation and discouragement?
- Recall a time when God’s Word, revealing God’s character, produced a change in your life. What were some of the immediate impacts? (page 129)
Now, let’s jump in to the Session 5 video! Turn to the viewer guide on page 133 of your Bible study book to follow along and fill in the blanks. Don’t have your book yet? Here’s an answer guide you can use while you wait. Miss an answer? Find it here.
After watching the video, answer one or more of these questions in your group or in the comments below to participate in the discussion with our friends around the world!
- In difficult circumstances, why does it take an intentional effort to shift our focus from our surroundings? When you are in a desert season, do you run to God or run from God? Why do you think you respond that way?
- Is there one thought or sentence that stuck out to you in this week’s video? What stood out and why?
