The Hand of God | Week 2
Small Group Discussion
Opening Question:
Share about a time when someone showed up to help you in a practical way (like moving, a home project, or during a crisis). How did that make you feel?
Key Scriptures:
Key Takeaways: “The Right Hand of God”
- It’s the hand of STRENGTH
- It’s the hand of AUTHORITY
- It’s the hand of RELATIONSHIP
Discussion Questions:
- How does understanding that God’s hands are ‘engraved’ with nail scars from Jesus change the way you trust Him in difficult circumstances?
- In what areas of your life are you trying to maintain control rather than allowing God’s righteous right hand to carry the weight?
- Why do you think God repeatedly emphasizes His ‘right hand’ over 30 times in Scripture, and what does this tell us about His character?
- How does viewing God as actively involved in your life, like someone who shows up with a truck on moving day, differ from seeing Him as someone who just offers advice or prayers?
- What does it mean practically for you to sit in the position of authority under God’s right hand rather than being controlled by external chaos and circumstances?
- How does confidence in God’s authority bring quietness and peace, especially when Satan’s voice is loud with accusations and fear?
- What is the difference between experiencing God’s help occasionally versus living in a secure relationship where He holds your entire life in His hands?
- How does the image of God walking ahead of you, offering His right hand backward to guide you, change your perspective on the challenges you face?
- Why is it significant that real love, including God’s love, must be chosen rather than forced, and how does this affect your response to His invitation?
- In what ways have you confused peace with control, and how can you shift toward finding peace through connection with God instead?
