FOLLOW-UP FROM LAST WEEK: What did the Lord reveal to you as you spent time “dreaming again”?

Begin group time with 2 minutes of silent prayer. After the silence, invite someone from the group to close in prayer.

READ OUT LOUD AS A GROUP: Jonah 1:1-17

Q1 – If the book Jonah is meant to be a mirror, where do you see yourself in the story? A self righteous hypocrite or a sinful rebel? A national elitist? Do you identify more as a Christian or as a political party member? Take some time to discuss and pray through this.

Q2 — In what ways have you seen God’s mercy pursue you? Take time to encourage one another through your testimony.

Q3 – Where in your life is rebellion/brokenness being covered up with fake spiritual language?

DISCUSS: “Reframe God’s hand wrecking your plans as God’s heart pursuing your soul.”

Q4 – What plans have you made that haven’t worked out the way you thought? Do you view that as God pursuing your soul? What do you need this group to pray for so you can see more of God through that heartbreak?

DISCUSS: “Stop making excuses for your resistance to repentance.” Q7 – Where are you resistant to repentance? What excuses have you been making for your own resistance to repentance?

CHALLENGE: Witness - Think of somebody in your context that you tend to look at like the Ninevites, a person you believe to be far from God. You may even actively dislike or disdain this person or people. Seek the Lord and ask for an assignment. Go out of your way this week to pursue them and witness to the good news about Jesus and their redemption. This is going to be the challenge for the entire month so take time to develop relationships, actually get to know them, offer hospitality, speak with truth, love, and vulnerability, and extend to them the invitation of Jesus.

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