SCRIPTURE: Genesis 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:13-18, Titus 2:11-12, Philippians, 1:4-6, and Galatians 3:2-3 & 4:19-20

YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THE SERMON HERE!

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Have you had an experience similar to the one Kenny describes at WorldChangers, where temporary excitement to help others faded once you “got home”?

2. Why is heart change a crucial step before taking action in serving others?

3. The Bible is clear: the Holy Spirit lives inside those who believe in Jesus… and the Spirit is working, always, to transform our hearts and our desires. Do you sometimes have trouble believing this? What questions do you have about how this “works”?

4. Although the eventual success of this process is guaranteed in Scripture, Paul’s letters certainly reveal how we can frustrate the Spirit’s work! Is there anything happening in your heart right now that you are struggling to listen to or obey? What is it? Who might be able to help or encourage you?

5. We can be bold in how and what we surrender to the Holy Spirit. What is one way you can be a better listener this week?

6. We can also be naked when it comes to how we share our growth and our anxieties with others. Who is someone you might be able to trust to walk with you on the “forever path” of spiritual formation? Can you reach out to them this week?