The Encounter
Encountering God • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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Start with welcoming everyone - Do “highs and lows.”
Mention - Does anyone play sports? Send us, or get your parent to send us your schedule so we can show up to a game and support!
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1. In the lesson, we said experiences are what make friendships real.
1. In the lesson, we said experiences are what make friendships real.
What’s one experience you’ve had (at church, camp, worship, or prayer) where God felt real—not just something you heard about?
2. We talked about how Moses had a burning bush moment where he encountered God.
2. We talked about how Moses had a burning bush moment where he encountered God.
What do you think keeps people today from noticing when God is trying to speak to them?
3. Do you think it’s possible to go to church, learn about God, and still not really know Him personally? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it’s possible to go to church, learn about God, and still not really know Him personally? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever wondered if God really speaks to people? What questions or doubts come up when you hear that?
4. Have you ever wondered if God really speaks to people? What questions or doubts come up when you hear that?
5. What’s one thing in your life that feels “ordinary” (like Moses tending sheep) — where maybe God could be showing up, and you’ve never really looked for Him there?
5. What’s one thing in your life that feels “ordinary” (like Moses tending sheep) — where maybe God could be showing up, and you’ve never really looked for Him there?
6. Which of these ways do you most want to encounter God this week—and how could you actually do it?
6. Which of these ways do you most want to encounter God this week—and how could you actually do it?
Reading your Bible
Praying honestly
Worshipping (outside of youth group)
