Faith in Small Things

Small Group Discussion: February 4, 2018 I Kings 15:23-24/ II Chronicles 16:11-14 Short Review Review the main points of the morning message. Some Questions: Focus on: Whether God wants us to pray for the small things in our lives. 1. What are the BIG things we are told to pray for? How do the following texts determine the subject of these “BIG” prayers? Matthew 7:9.10 (the BEGINNING of the prayer); I Timothy 2:1-3; Ephesians 6:19. 2. Would you be willing to share some big events, or crises in your life, which drove you to prayer? 3. “But he did not seek the Lord” – Why does Scripture offer this comment about Asa’s response to his diseased feet? What does it imply about God’s attitude to this? (II Chron. 16) 4. In what ways are diseased feet a ‘small thing?’ In what ways can diseased feet be a big thing? 5. What are some of the reasons why people (maybe some of us) hesitate to pray for the small things in their lives? [Leader: jumpstart the conversation if necessary with some of your ideas (but don’t give your entire list! Leave something for group to contribute!). Like – “my issues aren’t that important” or “God has more important things to deal with” or “Others in the church need prayer more than me…”] 6. Discuss these texts. How do the following encourage us to pray for everything – even small things? a. Matthew 7:7-11 b. Phil. 4:6 c. Luke 12:6,7 7. Recall last week’s message: Asa had a victory, but what did he lose out on? (II Chron. 16:7 b). 8. Were you encouraged to pray for the small things in your life? Which encouragements spoke to you most clearly?