Opening Question:

Have you ever gone along with something because everyone else was doing it, even though you weren’t sure it was right? What happened?

Key Takeaways:

• Romans 12:2 teaches us not to simply follow the patterns around us, but to allow God to transform the way we think.
• Micaiah was surrounded by people saying the same thing, but he chose to speak only what he believed God was telling him.
• We need to settle what we believe before we enter situations where our beliefs may be challenged.
• We don’t need the crowd to confirm what we know is right.
• Wanting approval from people can keep us from living honestly and following God.
• Sometimes everyone is waiting for someone else to have the courage to go first.
• One person’s willingness to stand up, speak honestly, or make a different choice can influence everyone around them.

Discussion Questions:

Part 1: Settle What You Believe

1. The message said, “Settle what you BELIEVE before you enter the room.” Why is it important to decide what you believe before you’re pressured to make a choice?
2. Daniel “resolved” what he would do before facing pressure in Babylon (Daniel 1:8). What is one area of your life where you may need to decide ahead of time what kind of person you want to be?

Part 2: Stop Needing the Crowd to Confirm You

1. The messenger told Micaiah that everyone else was predicting success and encouraged him to agree with them. Have you ever felt pressure to agree with people just so you wouldn’t stand out?
2. Jesus warned about caring more about approval from people than approval from God (John 5:44). Whose opinion is hardest for you to disappoint or disagree with? Why?

Part 3: Be Willing to Go First

1. Where in your life might God be asking you to go first—by apologizing, showing kindness, speaking honestly, including someone, or doing what you know is right?
2. How could your willingness to go first give someone else permission or courage to do the same?

Part 4: The Micaiah Mindset

1. Micaiah said, “I can tell him only what the Lord tells me.” What would it look like for you to live with that same kind of honesty and conviction today?
2. Is there an area of your life where you know what you believe or what you should do, but you’ve been waiting for someone else to agree with you first? Be honest.
3. What is one specific way you can live with a Micaiah Mindset this week?