Session 2: Take The First Step

Putting It Together Again When It's All Fallen Apart: Saddleback Small Group Series

For most of us, the hardest step is the first step. That's not only true for you, but for many in the Bible, including Nehemiah and Isaiah. We're going to be looking at people from the Bible, just like you, who overcame the challenges of rebuilding.

CATCHING UP/LOOKING AHEAD

1. Talk about what you experienced in your fasting or prayer times during this last week.

2. When you think about how a baby takes his or her first steps, what does it say to you about first steps in our lives as adults?

KEY VERSE

The king said to me, “What is it you want?”

Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.”

Nehemiah 2:4–5

DISCOVERY QUESTIONS

1. Is there some point where you already have taken—or still need to take—a stand for what God wants to rebuild?
2. What can you do to prepare for what you’re dreaming God will do?
3. How have you seen God work to calm your fears as you’ve faced a risk of faith?
4. Is it easy or difficult for you to ask for help?

LIVING ON PURPOSE

God’s five purposes for each of us are evangelism, discipleship, fellow- ship, ministry, and worship. In this section, we’ll look at how we can take practical steps to fulfill one of those purposes based on the truths we’ve looked at in this study.

FELLOWSHIP

Who can stand with you as you rebuild? Who do you need to ask for help?

Start with this group and ask them to specifically pray for you. To see how God works during these seven weeks of meeting, start a group prayer request sheet.

PRAYING TOGETHER

Pray for the requests you shared a moment ago, as well as for other needs your group members might have.