Two Pictures of Friendship | James 4:1-12

Outline:

I. Friendship with the ______

II. Friendship with ______

III. What Friendship ______ Like 

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

2. Think of a recent conflict you had at home or work. What underlying "passion" or demand for personal ease was driving your frustration?

3. How does a prayer aimed at "our own passions" differ from a prayer that asks for God’s will and name to be hallowed? Review your recent prayer requests through this lens.

4. What does it mean to submit to God and resist the Devil? What does that look like practically?

5. How can we grow in our relationship with God? What disciplines have you experienced that helped you grow in friendship with God instead of the world?

6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?