Life Group Questions

2. What does it mean to be blessed by God? Do you believe God desires to bless His people (cf. Numbers 6:24-26)? Describe some of the blessings that God has given to us, according to Ephesians 1:3-14.

3. How is God present with us? Do you feel the presence of God in your life? How can we determine if God is present with us? Describe a time when you were overcome with the presence of God (cf. Genesis 26:3; 28:15; Exodus 3:12; Matthew 28:20).

4. Describe the presence of God with the early disciples. How did Jesus fulfill the presence of God with His people (cf. John 1:1-18)? What was the distinction between the Spirit being with the disciples and in the disciples (cf. John 14:16-17)? What does it mean that we are the temple of God (cf. 1Corinthians 3:16)?

5. Describe a time someone or something (e.g., a pet) protected you and how it made you feel. How should we feel that the Lord protects us (cf. Psalm 18:1-3; 27:1-3; Genesis 15:1)? How does wisdom protect us (cf. Proverbs 4:5-6)? Why does Jesus protect us (cf. John 10)?

6. Why did God promise to give Abraham a great name (cf. Genesis 12:1-3; Ezekiel 36:22)? What is the source and reason that Abraham and David have renowned names? Describe the greatness of Jesus’ name (cf. Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12).