Jesus said, “ You will be my witnesses” . . . He wants you to share your story with others . . . There is no other story just like yours, so only you can share it. If you don’t share it, it will be lost forever.”
The Purpose Driven Life, Pastor Rick Warren p. 288
Designed to Share Your Story
“[The Lord] reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.
2 Samuel 22:17–20 NIV
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Psalm 145:4–5a, 6, 11–12 NIV
Sharing the stories of what God has done helps strengthen our relationship with him, encourages others who know him and help people who don’t know Jesus come to know him.
We need to share the ___________________________ ________________ in our lives.
Sharing your story
Start with life before you knew Jesus.
Then share how and why you asked Jesus to be your savior.
End with telling the difference Jesus has made in your life, what means the most to you personally.
There should always be room for _________________ ________________ .
I can invite ________________________________ to the group.
When someone joins your small group, _______________ ______________ of what God has done in your lives.
The future of this group
You’ve seen and experienced a taste of what God can do in your life through being in a small group. Having a group of people with whom you are doing life together is one of the most powerful keys to overcome life’s challenges. With this study almost over, spend some time discussing the future of your group. Experiencing the power of community like David and the people who shared their stories on the video takes time and commitment. The same will be true for your small group.
Elect a Group Contact Person who will be in charge of connecting with your church to get support, resources, and prayer for your group. Specify that person on the Small Group Commitment with their contact information.
Before your group continues with this study, have one group member go to My.Saddleback.com on their mobile device. Select the “Small Group Commitment” banner. Review and complete the commitment as a group. Then continue with the rest of this session.