Sermon Highlights
“It will be hard to get to the right destination when you’re listening to the voice of the orphan.”
Five ‘orphan spirit’ responses to God’s call:
“I can’t do that.”
“How will I look?”
“They won’t accept me.”
“I’m not enough.”
“I’m going to fail.”
“How you see God affects whether you see yourself as an orphan vs. a son or daughter.”
“Because of the work of Jesus on the cross, we have both access to the Father and inheritance from Him.”
“Stop seeing yourself according to your lowest moments because God sees your highest potential.”
Scriptures
1 Samuel 14:1 - Jonathan did not tell his father what he was going to do.
Exodus 3:10-4:13 - Moses responds to God’s call.
Romans 8:14-17 - We are God’s children.
John 14:16-18 - The Holy Spirit is always with us, we are not orphaned.
Psalm 139:7-8 - God is always with you.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Who in your life growing up did you always want to go everywhere with?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
“How you see God affects whether you see yourself as an orphan or as a son/daughter.” How do you see God and how does seeing yourself as a son or daughter strengthen you today?
Through the story of Moses, Pastor LB taught through five ‘orphan responses’ that are still common to us today. What can you do this week to rise above these responses and keep them from holding you back?
Additional Questions
Pastor LB preached that ‘as a child of God, you have both access and an inheritance.’ Share how this truth impacts how you live out your faith.
“Most people are self-conscious and we call it self-awareness.” Self-awareness is informed by how God sees us. Self-consciousness is when we equate our identity with our mistakes. What can you do this week to become more aware and accepting of how God sees you?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
What is one truth that you want to embrace to see yourself as God sees you?
Pray that each person in your group embraces their true identity as sons and daughters of God.