When the World Is Against You

Dwell in a place of awe and worship this evening as you simply come and know your God.

Do you ever get tired of reading the Old Testament because you’re pretty sure you know the story? God gives laws and his people break them, over and over again. But what if the story was about more than that? What if the OT is about more than that. Well, in this study on Discover the Word, Dr. Michelle Knight joins the group to take a closer look at the “poster book” for disobedience–the book of Judges. Explore with the group how The background of Judges is not just about obedience, but about God revealing himself. If we make this story about doing good or doing badly, we miss the fact that God was seeking his people out (like he does us), time and time again.

Let Psalm 62 help you enter the refuge of God’s presence in this extended episode.

When life hurts and the world mocks, your heavenly Father speaks a mighty promise for you to receive.

End your day being made strong and courageous in God’s presence. 

Find comfort and blessing in God’s presence with Numbers 6.

Welcome the Holy Spirit’s presence and work as you reflect on Luke 3.

Lift your heart with praises for your King with Psalm 100.

Surrender your heart to the Lord; see what He will do.

Do you like fruit? Why or why not? Do you have a favorite fruit? Well, growing a life that matters, is the result of God’s fruit of the Spirit growing in our lives. But just what is “the fruit of the Spirit” and how does it grow in our lives? Galatians 5 contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with the works of the flesh and then Paul explains how the fruit of the Spirit is God’s characteristics in our personality. Discover with the group what we look like when we look like Him.