J2C2 Spring Bible Study

Instructor: Dr. Eric W. Ewert

Text: Relaxed

Letting Go of Self Reliance and Trusting God

by: Megan Fate Marshman

Please Read the Bible Scripture Readings and Review the Discussion Questions Before Class Each Week

Week 7:   AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT

Scripture Readings:
-  Philippians 2:12-13
-  Psalm 37:5
-  James 4:8
-  Colossians 1:29
-  Psalm 127:1
-  1 Corinthians 3:6-7
-  Ephesians 2:8-10
-  John 15:4-5



Now, spend some time with the following questions. Don't rush to get through each one.  Use these questions in the way that best serves your group. Instead of going in order, you can choose to discuss the questions that are most relevant and interesting to you.

1.  What stood out to you from the video - any statement or Scripture that you made sure to write down in your notes?

2.    Assign each person in the group one of the Scripture Readings (above) to look up in their own Bible.  Spend a few minutes reading your verse quietly to yourselves, pondering this question: How does this verse describe God's part in the dance? How does this verse describe our part in the dance? Take turns reading your verses aloud and sharing your responses with each other.

3.     Has this study changed your approach to growing as a follower of Jesus? Or, next time you hear a great sermon or piece of spiritual advice, what are you going to do differently?

4.     Why do you think God doesn't just give us all the answers? What does that empower us to do?

5.    What else would you add to the "no more" list? What does longing for heaven look like for you? 

6.    Flip back to your personal study pages for Session 6. How have you found yourself becoming more "relaxed" as you submit your ways to God? What has that looked like in your life?

7.    Did anything arise in your thoughts or in your heart when Megan taught about “joining God in what He’s already doing”? What was it? Where might He be leading you?