We encourage you to continue the discussion with a few friends within your HOW Church Community. Here is a short discussion guide based on Pastor DJ's sermon "
Something is Happening to Me".
Opening Prayer: Begin the session with a prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion and open hearts to God's message.
Ice Breaker Question: Share a time when you experienced a significant spiritual awakening or renewal in your faith journey.
Key Takeaways:- Revival is the sustained Power and Presence of God that results in transformation.
- Prayer and repentance are critical components for experiencing and sustaining revival.
- True revival leads to internal and external transformation.
- A genuine encounter with God reshapes our devotion and lifestyle.
Discussion Questions:- The sermon defines revival as "the normalization of kingdom culture." What does this mean to you, and how might it look in your daily life?
- Discuss the importance of prayer in accessing and sustaining revival. How can we cultivate a stronger prayer life individually and as a community?
- The sermon mentions that "God knows how to pressure you into prayer." Can you share an experience where you felt God urging you to pray more intensely?
- How does Holy Spirit conviction differ from mere guilt or shame? Why is this distinction important in the process of repentance?
- The sermon outlines three signs of stale devotion. Which of these resonates with you the most, and why?
- What does it mean to have our devotion "reshaped" by revival? How might this impact our relationships, priorities, and daily choices?
- Discuss the balance between internal transformation (repentance) and external expression (baptism) in the Christian walk. Why are both important?
Practical Applications:- Prayer Challenge: Commit to spending an additional 15 minutes in prayer each day this week, focusing on inviting God's presence and seeking revival in your life.
- Devotion Audit: Take time to honestly evaluate your current devotional life. Identify areas of staleness and brainstorm ways to renew your passion for God's presence and Word.
- Community Action: Discuss as a group one way you can collectively contribute to a "culture of prayer" in your church or community. Make a plan to implement this idea.
- Repentance Exercise: Spend some quiet time asking the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas in your life that need repentance. Write these down and pray over them throughout the week.
- Kingdom Culture Reflection: Each day this week, identify one way you can bring "kingdom culture" into your environment (work, home, social settings).
Closing Prayer: End the session by praying for revival – both personally and corporately. Ask God to deepen convictions, transform hearts, and reshape devotions in your group and beyond.