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This is a small group guide based on the message Doug Cameron shared on 26/01/2025.

Following Jesus; A Want for Gods Word

Small Group Guide:

Key Takeaways:

1. God dwells where He is welcome and wanted.

2. Busyness and hurry can be enemies of our spiritual life.

3. Engaging with the Bible regularly can significantly impact various areas of our lives.

4. We need to cultivate a genuine want and hunger for God and His Word.

Discussion Questions:

1. The sermon mentions that throughout history, God has often been “unwanted” or “rejected.” Why do you think this is? How have you seen this play out in your own life or in society?

2. Doug mentions that “hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.” Do you agree? How does this manifest in your own life?

3. Discuss the Bible engagement statistics shared in the sermon. Were you surprised by any of the findings? Why or why not? (Link to stats here)

4. How do you currently engage with God’s Word? What challenges do you face in making it a regular practice?

5. Doug talked about being “washed by the Word.” What does this mean to you practically? Have you experienced this in your own life?

Practical Applications: Choose 1 or 2 to start with

1. Bible Reading Challenge: Commit to reading the Bible every day in some capacity between now and the next time your small group meets. Share your experiences with the group next time you meet.

2. Digital Detox: Choose one day this week to reduce your social media or screen time by 30 minutes and use that time to engage with God’s Word instead.

3. Accountability Partners: Pair up with someone in the group to encourage each other in developing a hunger for God’s Word throughout the week.

4. Reflection Journal: Start a journal where you write down one thing you learn or that speaks to you each time you engage with the Bible.

5. Group Bible Study: As a group, choose a book of the Bible to study together over the next few weeks, using some of the Bible study tools mentioned in the sermon (link here). Discuss next time what you learned and what you felt God shared with you through your study of His Word.

Closing Prayer:
Close the session by praying together, asking God to increase your hunger for His Word and to help you prioritise time with Him despite busy schedules and distractions.