Life Group: Week 1: Jesus at the Centre (Values 1)
Welcome
Say something you are passionate about? Describe the character of someone who has helped you to follow Jesus?
Worship
Sing/listen to the song: ‘Your Name’ (words overleaf)
Go around the group asking each person to say something about the character of God which they appreciate, and why it’s particularly relevant for them at this time. Lead a time of thanking God for these aspects of His character.
Word
Goal: to highlight our motivation for the choices we make. If Jesus comes first in our lives our motivation to be obedient will show in the choices we make. Read John 14:15. Jesus wants us to be motivated out of love for Him. Ask the group to list some reasons why we should be obedient to Jesus.
Check out Colossians 3:15-17: about choices!
- What should I have when making choices? v15
- What does my choice need to match and lead to? v16
- How should we say or do all things? v17
In pairs or triplets, share one area where you are struggling to be obedient to God and then pray for each other or pray for specific choices that are imminent, that these choices will be motivated out of obedience.
Witness
In the same way that we want Jesus to be the centre of our lives, we also want Him to be Lord over the area where we live. Pray around your home and in every room / pray up and down your street: report back any fruit? Jesus said (and we should to): the world must learn that I love the Father and I do exactly what my Father has commanded me (John 14:31).
As morning dawns and evening fades
You inspire songs of praise
That rise from earth to touch your heart and glorify Your Name
CHORUS
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name
Jesus, in Your Name we pray
Come and fill our hearts today
Lord, give us strength to live for you and glorify Your Name
CHORUS
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name
INSTRUMENTAL
CHORUS
Your Name is a strong and mighty tower
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name let the nations sing it louder
(1st & 2nd endings)
'Cause nothing has the power to save but
(Repeat Chorus)
(3rd ending)
'Cause nothing has the power to save but Your Name
(Repeat)