Welcome! We’re excited to dive into the prophets with you! Each session includes a video with teaching, Scripture, and clips from Still Small Theatre’s production of The Prophet Project, as well as reflection questions to help you go deeper.
For groups, your Leader Guide also includes group discussion questions, a few exercises, and an assignment that will carry throughout the study.
Because the prophets touch on so many vital subjects, there is also a short list of suggestions for further reading, in case a topic comes up which you’re interested in studying.
Part 1 — RElationship: THe Key to the prophets
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- When and where am I resistant to receiving God’s love?
- What excuses do I give for running from (or at least avoiding) God?
- What’s underneath those excuses?
Part 2 — Control, Curses, and Idolatry
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- Where do I find myself trying to control the people around me, my circumstances, or God?
- What idols do I find myself turning to instead of turning to God? Why does that idol have such power in my life?
- Lord, how do you want to set me free? Are there steps I need to take or people I need to ask for help, in order to partner with you in this?
Part 3 — Human value and human responsibility
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- How has my own corner of this sinful world shaped and influenced my thinking? Are there attitudes of which I need to repent?
- When am I tempted to interpret sacredness in whatever way is convenient for me?
- Lord, where am I operating out of shame or obligation instead of freedom and love? What truth do You want to speak to my heart so I can live in the freedom of Jesus?
Part 4 — the Difficult call
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- Lord, You have called each of us both generally (to Jesus) and specifically (to work for which we’re uniquely gifted). Will You tell me more about Your call on my life?
- Where or when do I struggle with the difficulty of God’s call? Is there any bitterness of which I need to repent? Bring your questions, doubts, and struggles before the Lord.
- How are You calling me to identify with the people around me? How are You asking me to identify with Your heart?
Part 5 — Sovereignty and trust
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- How is God’s sovereignty good news for me personally?
- What is my biggest barrier to trust? Lord, what one step of trust are You asking me to take towards You?
- Lord, what is my true agenda? Will You please increase my trust, love, and joy in You so that my agenda may more closely match Yours?
Part 6 — The Spirit and the Bride
Questions for Reflection/Journaling
- Lord, what one way are You asking me to practice the belief that I am beloved by You?
- What things about the Church or about my own life cause the most doubt and discouragement for me? Lord, how do You see these situations? What truth do You want to speak to me about this?
- Lord, I want more of Your Spirit. How are You already at work in my life? Will You help me to be open to what Your Spirit wants to do, and help me trust that You will empower me for it?
We’re so glad you were able to join us for this course! If you’re interested in reading further, take a look at some of the books in our suggested reading list. “Keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking.” (Matthew 7:7 paraphrase)
