Discussion Questions:

Sermon Overview:

This past week’s sermon was focused on three encouragements to pursue a life pleasing to God in dependence on God:

(1) God makes perfect peace (v. 20a)

(2) We have a living, almighty shepherd (v. 20b)

(3) God works in us to do his will. (b. 21)

Digging Deeper:

· In your own words, what does a life of pleasing God look like?

· What aspects of your life are pleasing to God?

· What have you noticed in one another’s lives that is pleasing to God?

· What aspects of your life are displeasing to God?

· God knows we need encouragement to live a life pleasing to him. What from this passage encourages you to live a life pleasing to him?

· Verse 20 describes God as a “God of peace.” How have you in the past experienced God’s peace? How would you like to experience God’s peace in the future?

· From verse 21, Pastor Brett described how God actually works in us to do his will. How does this free you from feeling weighed down by the call to live a God-pleasing life?

· How could you even more cooperate with the Holy Spirit as helps us live a life pleasing to God?

Take It Home:

What is one thing you want to take away, remember, do, or change in light of this week’s sermon and discussion?

Prayer Requests:

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