The God-First Life Study Guide: Uncomplicate Your Life, God's Way (An Intervention Novel)

The God-First Life Study Guide: Uncomplicate Your Life, God's Way (An Intervention Novel)

“When I discovered the simple and sustainable principle of The God-First Life ,” says pastor Stovall Weems, “it changed every area of my life.” In this six-session video-based small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), pastor Stovall Weems teaches how to let go of things you don’t have the answers for and trust Him enough to simply follow. In each of the six sessions, you and your group will experience how to follow God in the moment, no matter what baggage they carry or what spiritual milestones you’ve yet to conquer. Explore the powerful principles of God-first living that lead to an abundant life, and get the tools that will help you grow in your walk with God. Learn how to experience the strength of God-First living and start enjoying your walk with God by living Spirit-filled and being Spirit-led on a consistent basis. Use your unique gifts and talents by practically demonstrating the love of God to others. Having a rich spiritual life isn’t difficult. There is a much more vibrant way to live and act in faith, and it is much simpler than you would think. Discover your God-First Life . Sessions include: Your Life, God's Way - Adopted into God's Family - Space for the Soul to Breathe - Doing Life Together - Are You Ready for Greatness? - Free Life Designed for use with God-First Life Video Study 9780310698005 (sold separately). Kevin G. Harney?is lead pastor of Shoreline Church in Monterey, California. He is the author of many books, including? No Is a Beautiful Word ,? Seismic Shifts , and the Organic Outreach?Trilogy , as well as more than a hundred small group guides, curriculum, and numerous articles written in partnership with Sherry. Kevin and his wife Sherry are co-founders of Organic Outreach International, a ministry that trains and resources global leaders to do evangelism in natural and effective ways. He also does extensive teaching and speaking both nationally and internationally. Sherry Harney is an author and a speaker who serves as the Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Director at Shoreline Church in Monterey, California. She is also the cofounder of Organic Outreach International. For over three decades Sherry has spoken for local, national, and international groups and events. She focuses on prayer, spiritual formation, leadership, and organic outreach. Over the past three decades Sherry and Kevin have coauthored and partnered with writers such as Ann Voskamp, Max Lucado, Nabeel Qureshi, Jim Cymbala, Miles McPherson, Mark Batterson, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Christine Caine, Gary Thomas, N.T. Wright, Laura Story, Craig Groeschel, Dallas Willard and many others. Kevin and Sherry have three married sons, and three grandchildren. The God-First Life Study Guide By Stovall Weems, Kevin Harney, Sherry Harney ZONDERVAN Copyright © 2014 Stovall Weems All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-310-69799-2 Contents A Word from Stovall Weems, 5, SESSION 1 YOUR LIFE, GOD'S WAY, 9, SESSION 2 ADOPTED INTO GOD'S FAMILY, 23, SESSION 3 SPACE FOR THE SOUL TO BREATHE, 37, SESSION 4 DOING LIFE TOGETHER, 51, SESSION 5 ARE YOU READY FOR GREATNESS?, 65, SESSION 6 FREE LIFE, 79, Small Group Leader Helps, 93, CHAPTER 1 SESSION 1 YOUR LIFE, GOD'S WAY An Invitation to Seek God's Kingdom First Some passages in the Bible seem complex and deep the first time you read them. Other passages feel clear and transparent right away. Then, there are passages that seem to make sense, but with time, they drive you deeper and deeper into the heart and presence of God. One such passage comes from the lips of Jesus. If you read it, if you really get it, and if you let this passage get ahold of you, it could turn your whole life upside down! Here it is: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33) INTRODUCTION Have you ever "Yelped" something? If you have a smart phone, you might have an app called Yelp. If you do, you can be traveling almost anywhere and find a great restaurant quickly and easily. You just touch the icon for your Yelp app and type in the kind of food you want. For instance, type "Mexican food," press the search button, and in a matter of moments you will have a list of Mexican restaurants right there on your phone. You can arrange them by popularity, distance from your location, or price range; you can even pull up customer reviews and pictures of the food and restaurant. Amazing! Have you ever read the Bible on your phone or a tablet? It is easy if you have the Bible Gateway app. This little tool supplies reading plans, allows you to listen to the Bible, provides a place for you to take and keep notes on what you are learning, and much more—all of this in the palm of your hand. Powerful! There are apps that tell you the weather in any part of the world, others that help you lose weight as they monitor your eating and exercise. There are apps that entertain you with games, prov