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Psalm 23: Walking Through The Valley

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 Interim Pastor, Norm Patton, at the Grace Place on Sunday, June 4, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com.  Click on “Media” to view the video.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, stop by the Welcome Center.

Weekly Warm-up:

What makes you most afraid?
How do you cope with fear?

Weekly Overview:
A few years ago, there was a TV show called, Fear Factor, where contestants were challenged to perform terrifying or disgusting acts.  If a contestant refused or failed the challenge, he or she was eliminated.  For most of us, that does not sound like fun and is probably why the show was cancelled.  We all have things or situations that make us scared or uncomfortable.  None of us get though life without facing some of our fears.  Even Jesus.  But God is always with us to walk through even the darkest of valleys.  I will not be afraid if He is with me!

Weekly Discussion Questions:
Read Psalm 23 (one reader for each verse)

What kind of dark valleys did Jesus face?  (Hebrews 4:15)
How does this comfort you when you face a dark valley?
How do you feel God’s presence in valley times?  (Isaiah 43:2)
Who gives you rest in the valley?  (Exodus 33:14)
What gave Jesus peace while in death’s valley?
How can we be fearless in the valley?

Read Matthew 28:20

What promise did Jesus make to us?
How does this promise help you face the valleys?

Group Prayer:
Pray for people facing dark valleys.
Pray for Pastor Jon’s health.
Pray for Pastor Tommy’s sabbatical.

Pray for Pastor Patton’s time with us.

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