Built to Last – Week 4: “Growing People Change”
Icebreaker
Share about a time you tried to improve yourself (a new diet, workout, skill, or habit). How did it go? What did you learn about change from that experience?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Understanding God’s Love & Trust
Read 1 John 4:16-19. How does trusting God’s love change the way we see ourselves?
Why is trust so essential for a healthy relationship with God?
Have you ever treated your relationship with God like a “gym membership” — showing up but not letting it transform you? How did that feel?
2. Growing People Change
“Healthy things grow.” Why is growth (and therefore change) necessary in the Christian life?
Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. In what ways have you already seen God’s new life at work in you?
What fears or obstacles make it hard for you to embrace change?
3. Embracing Discomfort
Why do you think God allows tension, trials, and discomfort in our lives?
Read 1 Peter 4:12-13, 16. How can suffering actually strengthen your faith?
Our tolerance for tension determines our potential for growth. Where do you see tension in your life now, and how could God use it to grow you?
4. Listening to God’s Whisper
Read I Kings 19:12-13. How do you usually “hear” from God?
What practices help you slow down, be still, and listen to His voice (Scripture, prayer, worship, silence)?
Job said, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” How can you trust God even when you don’t understand His plan?
5. Living Out God’s Love
Read 1 John 3:18. Why is it important that our love for God and others is visible in action?
Serving others affirms their value and activates our growth. How have you seen that happen in your life or others’ lives?
What is one practical way you can serve someone this week?
Application / Challenge:
Which of the four steps (Trust God’s Love, Embrace Discomfort, Listen & Trust, Live Out God’s Love) do you need to focus on most right now?
What’s one small change you can commit to this week to grow spiritually?
Prayer Prompt:
Invite group members to share one area where they need God’s help to grow and change. Then pray using Philippians 1:6, thanking God for finishing the good work He has started in each person.
