Life is filled with choices. Every day we make them. Every day we live in their wake. Some choices make very little difference in our lives. Other choices change everything. In fact, part of what it means to be human is the ability to choose. But what we often don’t realize is that the choices we make are actually making us.
So what does our faith have to do with our choices? What do our decisions reveal about our devotion? And how might our choices of faith affect our future?

This week we continue our series “By Faith” as we look at the life of Moses and the defining decision of his life. We’ll see how his choice of faith created his future and how every day the choices we make create our future as well.

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(WEEKLY COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE)

Title: By Faith: Decision-Maker // Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

ARRIVAL / SOCIAL TIME 15-20 minutes Spend the first 15 minutes or so of your time together catching up and socializing with one another. Also find time to catch up together on how the assignments from last week turned out.

SERMON REVIEW 5-10 minutes

Faith is hearing the voice of God and trusting the heart of God enough to act on what you have heard. Life is filled with choices. Every day we make them. Every day we live in their wake. Some choices make very little difference in our lives. Other choices change everything. In fact, part of what it means to be human is the ability to choose. But what we often don’t realize is that the choices we make are actually making us. This week we continue our series “By Faith” as we look at the life of Moses and the defining decision of his life. We see how his choice of faith created his future and how every day the choices we make create our future as well.

THE MAIN THOUGHT keep this in mind as you facilitate discussion.
Life is a choice. The most important spiritual activity we do each week is not our devotions; it’s our decisions. Our decisions will reveal our devotion.

SEE IT – Questions 10-15 minutes

Picture (What is the story saying?): What life did Moses choose (v. 25)? What were the four decisions that Moses made that determined his path?

Mirror (Where am I in the story?): There are two roads in life (life vs. death). Is that a one-time or a repeated choice? When have I chosen faith (life) in my journey? When have I chosen the temporary (death)? Who do I have in my life who is helping me choose what is lasting?

Window (How does the story change how I see those around me?): The journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, leading people, is long and hard. Who are you leading/taking on the journey with you? How can you help keep yourself/them focused on the end-game?

BE IT – Practice 10-15 minutes

Change UP // Exercise 5 minutes
What does our faith have to do with our choices? Our choices reveal our devotion to God. Let’s be silent for one minute, quieting our hearts and asking God to reveal to us places where He is at work as our Abba. He is working, even when we don’t see it.

Change IN // Group Activity 5 minutes
What do our decisions reveal about our devotion? Choices are not just saying “no,” but even more powerful choices are saying “yes” to the eternal. Brainstorm together choices you want to make that reflect the eternal. Write those choices on the whiteboard or a piece of paper, and then pray for each other to press into those places this week.

Change OUT // Life Application Assignment 5 minutes
How might our choices of faith affect our future? Look for someone in your sphere of influence who needs encouragement to choose the eternal in their everyday living. Walk together toward what is truly significant.

CLOSING PRAYER 5 minutes
Take a few minutes to gather any prayer requests and pray for each other to SEE IT and BE IT this week.