In Pursuit: Monuments of Faith--Small Group Discussion Guide

In Pursuit: Monuments of Faith
Small Group Discussion Guide

Opening Prayer
Begin with a prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion, open hearts, and provide insight into understanding God's Word.

Scripture Readings
- Joshua 4:1-24: Read about the memorial stones and the significance of this event.
- Deuteronomy 8:11-14: Highlight the importance of remembering God and His commands.
- Joshua 3:9-13: Discuss the preparation before crossing the Jordan and God's miraculous intervention.

Discussion Topics and Questions

Remembering God's Faithfulness
- Topic: The Importance of Building Memorials
  - Question: Why did God command the Israelites to set up memorial stones? What purpose did these serve for future generations?
  - Question: How can we, in our modern lives, create "memorials" to remember God's faithfulness?

 Legacy and Influence
- Topic: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy
  - Question: Discuss what it means to leave a spiritual legacy for future generations. How are you currently doing this?
  - Question: How do tangible reminders of God’s faithfulness impact your family and community?

Overcoming Forgetfulness
- Topic: Combatting Spiritual Forgetfulness
  - Question: What are some common reasons we forget God’s presence and works in our lives?
  - Question: How can you use practical steps like daily prayer or journaling to remain rooted in faith?

Response to God's Faithfulness
- Topic: Active Rememoration
  - Question: How does biblical remembrance differ from simply recalling events? How should it influence our actions?
  - Question: In what ways can remembering past trials and God’s deliverance help you face current challenges?

Follow-Up Exercise
- Exercise: Create Your Memorial
  - Encourage members to choose a personal "memorial stone"—an object, note, or scripture—to remind them of a significant event where they felt God’s guidance or intervention.
  - Suggest they share this with the group next session or keep it in a visible place as a daily reminder.

Closing Prayer
- Conclude with a prayer of gratitude for the lessons learned, asking for God's strength to build faithful lives and memorials that honor Him.