Get to the Root
September 29, 2024 / Darin Latham
Week Three: Get to the Root
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
A. Two Common Sources of Recurring Hurts and Habits
1. in our …
a. If your has a measure of dysfunction, your will be impacted accordingly.
“He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die.
‘I have had enough, LORD,’ he said. ‘Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.’
Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.” (1 Kings 19:4b-5a)
“All at once an angel touched him and said, ‘Get up and eat.’ He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, ‘Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.’ So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.” (1 Kings 19:5b-8)
“Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” (1 Timothy 5:23)
“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” (Mark 6:30-31)
2. from our …
a. What we have to about a past event, often sits as the root of our problem.
“Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:11)
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…” (Ephesians 6:14a)
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” (John 14:6)
“When he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” (John 16:13a)
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
Today’s “Big Idea”
If you want to of a lie, you have to of the lie.
Small Group Discussion Questions
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Have you experienced physical challenges that affected your mental, emotional, or spiritual health?
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What’s a lie that you believe or have believed? What truth combats that lie?
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How could the four lenses from week one help you get to the root of your hurt or habit? The four lenses were: The Word of God, The Spirit of God, Trusted Friends, and Skilled Voices.
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We learned about two common sources of recurring hurts and habits. What are other common sources that were not listed?