S.H.A.P.E:
God Given Personality
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1. Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
Share an unforgettable view in nature you saw that left you in awe.
2. Start thinking and sharing.
"So, God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
Genesis 1:27 ESV
• How does the concept of being made in God’s image influence how we view ourselves and others?
"Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18 CSB
• How can we recognize signs of pride in our lives, and what can we do to cultivate humility instead?
"Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand."
Isaiah 64:8 NIV
• What does it mean to be “the work of God’s hand,’ and how can we live out this truth and praise God for His marvelous work in us daily?
"So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!"
Acts 2:36 ESV
• How does recognizing Jesus as both Lord and Messiah impact our faith and actions?
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all
your mind, and all your strength."
Mark 12:30 NLT
• What are some ways we can love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength?
Genesis 1:27 ESV
• How does the concept of being made in God’s image influence how we view ourselves and others?
"Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18 CSB
• How can we recognize signs of pride in our lives, and what can we do to cultivate humility instead?
"Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand."
Isaiah 64:8 NIV
• What does it mean to be “the work of God’s hand,’ and how can we live out this truth and praise God for His marvelous work in us daily?
"So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!"
Acts 2:36 ESV
• How does recognizing Jesus as both Lord and Messiah impact our faith and actions?
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all
your mind, and all your strength."
Mark 12:30 NLT
• What are some ways we can love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength?
3. Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
“Oh, yes, You shaped me first inside, then out; You formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God – You’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration – what a creation!"
Psalm 139:13,14 MSG
Dear Lord, thank You for creating us with such care and purpose. Help us to always remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. May we embrace the unique qualities You have given each of us. Please, Father, show use how to use them to honor You. Guide me to see the beauty in myself and in others, and let my life reflect Your love and grace. Amen.
Psalm 139:13,14 MSG
Dear Lord, thank You for creating us with such care and purpose. Help us to always remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. May we embrace the unique qualities You have given each of us. Please, Father, show use how to use them to honor You. Guide me to see the beauty in myself and in others, and let my life reflect Your love and grace. Amen.
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
4. Start doing.
Reflect this week on how you have experienced the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life. How does this shape your understanding of your God given personality as God’s child?
"The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry out, “Father.” And the Spirit himself joins with our spirits to say we are God’s children."
Romans 8:14-16 NCV
If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to accept this incredible Gifts from God, please speak to a member of your LifeGroup or one of our pastors.
"The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry out, “Father.” And the Spirit himself joins with our spirits to say we are God’s children."
Romans 8:14-16 NCV
If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and would like to accept this incredible Gifts from God, please speak to a member of your LifeGroup or one of our pastors.