Growth Group (03) 5 Nov 2025 - God's plans often involve others

📘 Cooperating with God’s Plans

A 5-Week Growth Group Bible Study Theme: Learning to trust, align with, and act on God’s will — even when it stretches us.

📅 Week 1: God’s Plans Are Good — Even When They’re Hard

📅 Week 2: God’s Plans Require Surrender

📅 Week 3: God’s Plans Often Involve Others

Scripture:

Exodus 17:8–13 “8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.” ;

Acts 9:10–19 “10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. 11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” 13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” 17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.” Big Idea: God rarely works in isolation — He uses community to fulfill His purposes. Leader Notes:

Moses needed Aaron and Hur; Saul needed Ananias.

Cooperation with God often means cooperation with people.

Discussion Questions:

Who has God used to shape your journey?

How do you respond when God’s plan involves relying on others?

What role might you play in someone else’s calling?

Prayer Prompt: Thank God for the people He’s placed in your life. Weekly Challenge: Encourage someone in their walk with God this week.