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BROKEN: Broken but not Finished

Daily devotionals have been prepared to accompany the First Quarter Series, BROKEN.  They are available at the Welcome Center or online at www.gpbrokenstudy.blogspot.com.  The following questions can be used as a weekly recap in a small group setting or as a personal study aid for the sermon preached by Senior Pastor, Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 19, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com.  Click on “Media” and then “BROKEN” to view the video.

Small group members are encouraged to bring their completed daily devotionals to their weekly group sessions to share their BROKEN discoveries with their group.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green.

Weekly Warm-up:
What kind of self-defense training have you had?
How do you stand up against bullies?

Watch Weekly Video: (optional)


Weekly Overview: (skip if video is used)

As we have discovered over the last eleven weeks, there is much brokenness in our lives but the good news is:  We may be broken but we are not finished!  God’s mighty power can make us strong!   His Word tells us that the best defense for the next battle of life is a good offense.  We must be prepared to stand firm against the enemy by having on our armor of faith.  

In today’s scripture, Peter instructs us on how to finish strong.  Peter knew about being broken.  He had let Jesus down just when Jesus needed him the most.  He surely felt useless to God.  Peter was broken but he certainly was not finished.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, Peter became “the rock” that Jesus knew he could be.  Peter teaches us that God is faithful to see us through until the end.

We are to be obedient to God with our faith shield up.  It may seem like there is no end to the broken season but, if you stand firm and trust in Him, God will lift you up.  We can be healed.  We can be restored.  Praise God!  We are broken no longer. 

Weekly Discussion Questions: (Italicized questions come from daily devotional)
Read 1 Peter 5:6-11

Why do we need to be humble when we are broken?
What helps us to be alert to dangers from evil?
What do you need to do to prepare to stand your ground for the next scheme of the evil one?
What areas of your life are vulnerable and in need of an extra defense shield?
How can you help other believers stand firm?

When have you felt God’s mighty hand lifting you?
How does God restore brokenness?
How have broken periods in your life prepared you for service to God?

Prayer:
Pray for wisdom
Pray for others who are suffering

Pray for strength to defend against evil attacks
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