The Heart of God - Week 3 Presence, Power and Prayer Study by: Life Group Ministry Team Sermons can be viewed on the Hope Valley Church YouTube Channel Leader Guidelines Read these guidelines in an encouraging way to the group as you begin the first 3 or 4 weeks: We are gathering to listen to God through His word, then put into practice what He speaks to us. Focus on what the passage is saying. Expect God to speak. Give people time to respond. Silence is OK. Listen to each other and the Holy Spirit. The Life Group Leader will facilitate discussion, not be the teacher. 1. Sharing Our Journey Praise, Thanks and Reflection Invite people to share from one or more of the questions below. It can be done as a whole group or in subgroups. It can also involve a worship song. What are you thankful for? Where have you seen God at work? How has God used you? How have you gone living out God’s Word since our last gathering? Where have you struggled to follow the way of Jesus? Where and with whom have you witnessed to the love and good news of Jesus? Care and Prayer In prayer capture the things you have shared above after also inviting people to share any personal needs for prayer or support. 2. Opening God’s Word Read: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 10:1-8, Acts 3:1-10 Take turns reading these verses as a group. What first caught your interest or stuck out to you as you read these verses? Alternatively, what questions do you still want answered? What do we discover in the example of Jesus’ ministry in Matthew 20:29-34? How did He engage with compassion, empathy and authority? What do we discover about how Jesus chose to work through His disciples and delegate His authority in Matthew 10:1-8? What can we learn from the example of Peter and John at the start of the New Testament church in Acts 3:1-10? What truths do these verses teach us about reaching out with compassion, empathy and prayer? How does God want you to live this out in your life? 3. Living out the Heart of God Please watch the video on how you can pray for another person by Scott Button. *Please then open the next study document from the app called ‘How to pray for someone’ Prayer for each other Break into 2s or 3s to pray: Praying for your 5 (from your Relational Map - See video link for more information) Practise praying for each other using the guidelines above. Contacts If you would like more information or further help please contact: scott.button@hopevalleychurch.com.au