Life United
Discussion Guide

Upon This Rock Wk2

David Rials
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April 14, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor David's message is that we are called to be all in for God and passionately pursue Him in our lives.

Scripture References

Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 19:29-30, Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 13:44-46, Habakkuk 3:17-19, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Psalm 62:6, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 15:1

What does it mean to be all in for God? How can we wholeheartedly pursue Him in our daily lives?

We are invited into a passionate pursuit of God, which may require surrender but also brings His grace and transformation in our lives.

How does our understanding of Jesus as the rock upon which the church is built impact our perspective on our faith?

Discussion Questions:

How can we cultivate repeated, dynamic encounters with God in our lives?

What are some practical ways we can surrender to God and devote ourselves to Him?

In the face of trials and difficulties, how can we fix our gaze on God rather than clinging to our desired outcomes?

God fills every space we clear for Him, and the only way to leave His presence unchanged is if we come already full with no room for Him.

Summary

In this message from Pastor David Rials at Life United, he discusses the importance of being all in for God and not just dabbling in our faith. He reminds us that Jesus is the rock upon which the church is built, and His grace and strength will sustain us through any trial. We are also encouraged to continually pursue God and have repeated, dynamic encounters with Him.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let us not be casual in our faith, but rather fully surrender to God and devote ourselves to Him. This will bring us His grace and ultimately transform us into His image.

As we face trials and difficulties, let us cling to God and His strength rather than focusing on the outcomes we desire.

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