God Provides His King

How does God meet our greatest need? The answer may surprise you—join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church as we consider the answer from 1 Samuel 16.

Sermon Discussion

1. What are some ways that David points us to Jesus?
2. What is one highlight from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read 1 Samuel 16:6–7. What are some ways that you have judged by external appearances rather than the heart? Why is this so natural for us?
4. Read Galatians 5:16–24; Colossians 3:1–17. What type of heart is God looking for rather than external appearances?
5. Read 1 Samuel 16:13. What does it mean that the Spirit “rushed upon David”? Why is this moment significant in the big story of the Bible? (cf. also Luke 3:21–22; 4:1, 14, 16–21.)
6. What are some ways that you can focus this week on cultivating a heart of obedience rather than external appearances?
7. What are some ways that God has equipped you? What is he calling you to do to join in his mission?

Vision Discussion

8. We believe that life groups are an essential way for us to grow more like Jesus and in relationship with one another. Read John 13:34; 15:7. What are some ways that God uses his Word and relationships to transform us?

Transformation Stories

9. Take some time as a group to share stories of how you have seen God at work in your life or the lives of others. Alternatively, take turns sharing your testimony with your group to celebrate God’s saving and transformative work in your life.