Discover how God’s revolutionary love empowers you to resist the systems of this world and live the Jesus Way from the inside out.
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Main Ideas:
There is a power system in our world that demands our allegiance.
Resistance without roots is fury without transformation.
Before we stand against the system, we need to be rooted in love.
Living the Jesus way requires being filled by the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit transforms us when we practice enjoying God’s love.
We can practice enjoying God’s love by…
– Reading his story and talking with him throughout the day
– Walking with others
– Thanking him for his gifts
God’s love frees us, empowers us, and dares us to dream bigger dreams of resistance.
Real resistance begins in love, is fueled by love, and ends in love.
The most powerful way to resist the system is to live a life rooted in the love of God.
Invitation:
Take 5 minutes a day to practice enjoying God’s love by reading, praying, and meditating on Ephesians 3:16-21.
Look for evidence of his love in your daily routine.
Discussion Questions:
- Read Ephesians 3:16–21. What stands out to you? Why do you think Paul focuses on inner strength and love instead of praying for outward cultural change?
- Jon said we are transformed when we “practice enjoying God’s love.” How does that language strike you? What do you think it looks like to actually enjoy God’s love… not just believe in it?
- Think back over the past week. What’s one “proof” or “sighting” of God’s love that you might have missed but can now identify?
- What would change in your daily life if you truly believed God’s love for you is “too great to understand fully”?
- What is one “big prayer” you could start praying this week? (Think in terms of God’s kingdom, not just personal comfort.) How can your group pray with you?
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