Yet again, diving deeper.
By The Narrows, November 18th, 2009
The laternfish (Lampanyctodes hectoris) sees in the dark. It lives in a place that is deeper than where most other fish live. It can take the darkness and the cold. It seems lonely down there so the fish has innovated for survival. The fish has biolumnisence on its sides and belly to see in the dark.
Thus, here in the Narrows we graduate to a deeper more honest walk. The benefit? To be able to see in the dark.
So this week, our d-groups are innovating. We are going deeper. Below is a graduated framework for those of you who wish to dig deeper and aren't satisfied with staying on the surface.
Click here to get a deeper set of questions to walk out your dgroup.
D-group Questions
(click here for printable version)
Prayer
How is your prayer walk? Is it rich? Is it tough? Does it feel dead? Did you intentionally connect with Jesus on a daily basis?
Scripture
Did you read all the scripture assignment? (Full books now.)
Confession
1. Was obedience to Jesus the first criteria for your decisions this week? Did your words and actions cause people to think better of Jesus this week?
2. Did you rest this week (at least one full day off of work)?
3. Have you been honoring, understanding and generous in your important relationships this week?
4. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or face to face? Have you continued to remain angry toward another? Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
5. Have you looked at sexually alluring material? Have you allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate sexual thoughts about another this week?
6. Did you tell the truth in all situations this week?
7. Have you handled your finances and possessions with integrity? Have you wanted something that does not belong to you?
8. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
9. Tell us the one thing that you didn’t want to confess coming in here today.
Prayer for unbelievers
Did you pray for your guy?
Lord, I pray that you draw ______ to Yourself (John 6:44). May ______ hear and believe the Word of God for what it really is (1 Thess. 2:13). I pray that ______ would seek to know you (Acts 17:27). Lord, please prevent Satan from blinding ______ to the truth (2 Cor. 4:4, 2 Tim. 2:25-26). Convict ______ of his/her sin and need for Christ’s redemption (John 16:7-14). I ask that You send someone who will share the gospel with ______ (Matt. 9:37-38). I also ask that You give me or ______ the opportunity, the courage and the right words to share with ______ (Col. 4:3-6). I pray that ______ turn from his/her sin and follow Christ (Acts 17:30-31, 1 Thess. 1:9-10). I pray that ______ would put all of his/her trust in Christ (John 1:12; 5:24). I pray that ______ confess Christ as Lord, take root and grow in faith and bear fruit for Your glory (Rom. 10:9-10, Col. 2:6-7, Luke 8:15).