~OPEN IN PRAYER~
MESSAGE SUMMARY
Pastor Ron has been going through God’s principles for a real turnaround (180) in our life. Most of our life is made from the decisions that we’ve made. We are responsible for our actions and can’t blame others for the actions we take. He has given us the Promise Land of salvation and the tools to experience freedom from our past through responsibility. Sometimes our face, our attitude and our heart can still carry the residue of our past hurts, shame, guilt, BUT with God our lives can be changed!
It is our responsibility to take action to do this! We can be obedient to God’s word, take what we are shown from others and ACT on what we believe is ours and experience the complete freedom we find in Christ! It is time to Wash Our Face!
SCRIPTURES
Ruth 3:1-5
Luke 19:20-26
Joshua 5:2-7
Psalms 126:1-6
DISCUSSION
Let’s talk about it…
1. Ruth and Naomi’s story took place during a time of famine (lack, not enough). A type of Wilderness living – a time of renewal. Ruth, through Naomi’s voice/encouragement, went on to marry Boaz – owner of land, leader, a man of status. (Ruth 3:1-5)
Where are you in this story? Are you in a place of lack?
Are you encouraged and ready to be obedient?
Are you currently living in the fruit of your obedience?
2.Think of the Egyptians who left a place of bondage into freedom yet when hardship came, they were ready to turn back and give up their freedom. They saw miracles happen in front of them – plagues, Egyptian military swallowed up by the sea, etc. – proof of God’s mighty hand on their lives.
What are the miracles you’ve seen in your life that prove the Lord’s hand over your life?
What area of your life do you need to take responsibility in and believe God?
Where do you need to decide to step into the freedom God has already provided? Finances? Setting boundaries with people? Knowing you are blessed and highly favored? Taking authority? Receiving peace?
3.We heard about the management of what a Master has given to his servants. The one who doubled their ‘minna’ was praised and the one who did not increase wasn’t. (Luke 19:20-26)
Are you holding on to something that should be doubled?
How are you managing what you have?
What has God given you that you can increase?
CLOSING
It is time to be responsible and do all you can with what God has given you! The freedom from His sacrifice and love for us.
Remind your group:
-Pastor referenced, Joshua 5:2-7 and the 3 phases of Responsibility development.
-We are delivered by God. | Salvation
-We must deal with and fight our internal battles first. | Healing, Restoration
-We can win externally through work what we have | Sowing and Reaping
Encourage Your Group:
-To begin “Dreaming Again”! (Psalm 126:1-6)
-Make a choice to shift!
-God will bring them into a place of freedom.
-Let today be the day when tears can no longer be cried about your past.
Challenge Your Group:
-Be honest about where you are.
-Take time to wash off your past.
-Imagine a future that you can dream about with God!
END IN PRAYER