01.14.24 - Small Group Discussion

Practicing the Presence SG Video

Practicing the Presence

Faith is about seeking God’s presence. 

  • What has God been teaching you this year?

  • What distractions did you discover in your faith journey last week?

  • What are your favorite ways to spend time with God?

Read: Psalm 84:1-4

  • What makes God’s “dwelling place” so compelling to this Psalmist?

Read: Psalm 84:5-7

  • How is your Christian faith like a pilgrimage or journey? What are the similarities?

  • (If you fail to see them, consider reading the old classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress)

Read: Psalm 84:8-12

  • What would make “The God of Heavenly Armies” an approachable figure?

On Sunday, Walter talked about 3 beatitudes in this Psalm and how they help us seek God’s presence (verses 4, 5, and 12).

  • Of the three activities mentioned in these verses (dwelling with God, finding your strength in God, and trusting God), which are you best at, and which needs the most improvement?

Pray: Ask God to make his presence known in your life.