Luke 22:39-53
- I Choose The Father’s Will Over Mine.
- Surrender daily
“He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, ‘Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’ Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him.” Luke 22:41-43 (p.805)
- Identify areas of resistance
“But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. But Jesus said, ‘Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?’” Luke 22:47-48 (p.805)
- Embrace obedience
“When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, ‘Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!’ And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear. But Jesus said, ‘No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.” Luke 22:49-51 (p.805)
My Next Step This Week:
_____ I will seek God’s will by surrendering mine to the cross.
Series Memory Verse: “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (p.884)
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION
One Thing: I Choose The Father’s Will Over Mine.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 (p.884)
Bible Background: The Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:39-53
CONVERSATION STARTER
// If you were to give up control of one aspect of your life to someone else, what would it be and why?
WEEKEND REVIEW
I Choose The Father’s Will Over Mine.
// Was there anything that stood out to you or maybe confused you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
// Read Luke 22:41-44 (p.805).
- How does this verse show Jesus’ struggle between His will and God’s will?
- What does this mean in terms of surrendering to God’s will in our own lives?
// Read Romans 8:28 (p.863).
- How does this verse reassure you in giving up your control and living in God’s will?
- Can you share an instance when something didn’t go as you planned, but later you saw it was for the best?
// Read James 4:7 (p.932).
- How might giving control over to God help us resist temptation?
- What are some ways you can resist the devil in your daily life?
// Read Luke 22:47-51 (p.805).
- Have you ever had a moment where you acted before you knew God’s will or answer? How did that work out?
- In what ways can we be like Judas when we choose our own desires over God’s will?
// Read Matthew 11:28 (p.742). We were challenged to write down an area where we were resisting God’s will.
- How did it feel to lay down that area of resistance at the foot of the cross?
- Have you had moments where you felt yourself picking that back up? What have you done to continue giving up control to God in those moments?
NEXT STEP
My Next Step This Week:
_____ I will seek God’s will by surrendering mine to the cross.
DIGGING DEEPER
Read Proverbs 3:5-6 (p.482) each morning. Pray about this verse and ask God to help you lean into His will and understanding in your journey toward surrendering control.