The God That Bleeds: Week 2 The Lamb Slain
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When have you experienced an unexpected opportunity that changed your perspective?
Please read Hebrews 4:12-16 aloud.
• How does this passage describe the power of God’s
Word? Does that give you confidence to approach God
in our weakness?
Please read Genesis 22:9-14 aloud.
• Using Abraham’s example, what areas of your life is
God asking you to trust Him even when the outcome is
unclear?
Ephesians 1:7 GW
"Through the blood of His Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of His overflowing kindness."
• How does knowing that we are redeemed by His blood
shape the way you respond to guilt or failure in your daily
life?
John 14:6 AMP
"Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
• Reviewing the above passage: What does it mean for
your everyday choices and relationships to fully trust in
Him as truth, especially when other paths or voices
compete for your attention?
Please read Hebrews 4:12-16 aloud.
• How does this passage describe the power of God’s
Word? Does that give you confidence to approach God
in our weakness?
Please read Genesis 22:9-14 aloud.
• Using Abraham’s example, what areas of your life is
God asking you to trust Him even when the outcome is
unclear?
Ephesians 1:7 GW
"Through the blood of His Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of His overflowing kindness."
• How does knowing that we are redeemed by His blood
shape the way you respond to guilt or failure in your daily
life?
John 14:6 AMP
"Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
• Reviewing the above passage: What does it mean for
your everyday choices and relationships to fully trust in
Him as truth, especially when other paths or voices
compete for your attention?
Start praying: Be bold and pray with power.
Father, we are in absolute awe of Your incredible grace, the mystery that was prophesied long ago and now unfolds in Jesus, the Lamb who was slain. Thank You that as we receive Him, accept His blood, and go through the door of faith, we are welcomed into Your presence. Lord, help us to live fully in that confidence, trusting Your Word, and walking boldly in the grace You’ve provided. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Leader: Make time to pray for and with each other. Break into groups of three, take time for healing prayer, or pray with individuals requesting prayer. This is important!
Things to think about this Week:
Take a quiet moment each day to reflect on where you see Jesus knocking at your door-inviting you into a deeper trust, a step of obedience, a fresh perspective, or perhaps opening that first door to a new relationship with Him.
Revelation 3:19-20 NIV
"Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
Revelation 3:19-20 NIV
"Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
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The God That Bleeds: Week 1
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What’s one time you faced a really difficult season, and what helped you get through it?
Please read Isaiah 53:1-6 aloud.
• How does Jesus’ suffering challenge the way we see
pain in the world?
Please read Hebrews 4:14-15 aloud.
"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."
• How does knowing that Jesus sympathizes with our
weaknesses change the way we approach God in prayer
or in suffering?
1 Peter 2:21 GNT
"It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in His steps."
• In what ways can we practically follow Jesus’ example
when we face unfair or difficult situations?
Romans 5:3-5 NIV
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit."
• What does it look like to rejoice in suffering, and how
have you seen endurance or hope grow as a result of
hard times?
Please read Isaiah 53:1-6 aloud.
• How does Jesus’ suffering challenge the way we see
pain in the world?
Please read Hebrews 4:14-15 aloud.
"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."
• How does knowing that Jesus sympathizes with our
weaknesses change the way we approach God in prayer
or in suffering?
1 Peter 2:21 GNT
"It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in His steps."
• In what ways can we practically follow Jesus’ example
when we face unfair or difficult situations?
Romans 5:3-5 NIV
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit."
• What does it look like to rejoice in suffering, and how
have you seen endurance or hope grow as a result of
hard times?
Start praying: Be bold and pray with power.
Dear Father, God, our hearts trust in your presence even in our suffering and pain. Thank you that Jesus, our high priest, understands our weaknesses. Help us to see our struggles through the lens of hope that Paul speaks of - knowing that suffering shapes us and draws us closer to you. Give us courage to follow Jesus’ example in hard times, and remind us that your love never fails. We pray all this in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
Leader: Make time to pray for and with each other. Break into groups of three, take time for healing prayer or pray with individuals requesting prayer. This is important!
Start Doing:
Ask God to help you notice how He is shaping your endurance or character. Journal a simple phrase each day or ask how God is inviting you to follow Jesus’ example.
John 10:10-11 TPT
"A thief has only one thing in mind - he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect - life in its fullness until you overflow! I am the Good Shepherd who lays down my life as a sacrifice for the sheep."
John 10:10-11 TPT
"A thief has only one thing in mind - he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect - life in its fullness until you overflow! I am the Good Shepherd who lays down my life as a sacrifice for the sheep."