Christian Worldview - Part 10: Rooted

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Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

1. The world slowly shapes those who casually follow it.

Dear friends, you have already been warned about this. So be on your guard. Then you won’t be led astray by people who don’t obey the law. Instead, you will remain safe.

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.

2. The Word steadily shapes those who delight in it.

They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.

3. Deep roots produce a stable life.

But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.

4. A strong worldview isn't built in crisis; it's built before the crisis.

The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Trust the Word not the world.

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START TALKING:

When have you had or tried something that was a quick fix, a cheaper alternative, that seemed to solve all the problems temporarily only to find that it didn't last in the end? (e.g. fake flowers or fake trees that had no roots and blow away)  

START THINKING:
Read Psalm 1:1. 

What is the progression that you see in this verse? Before someone is sitting with or following the advice of the wicked, what happens that gets them there? What are modern day, practical examples of how this happens?

Read Psalm 1:2-3. 

What do these verses say are different? Read 2 Peter 3:17 and 1 Peter 5:8. What do these verses say we must do to make this happen? How are the two approaches seen in Psalm 1:1 and 1:2-3 very different?

Read Psalm 1:4 and Isaiah 40:8. 

What are the results of not being deeply rooted in God's Word?

START SHARING:
How would you describe the difference between simply reading the Bible and "delighting" in God's Word? How have you experienced the difference between merely reading the Bible and meditating on God's Word?

Practice meditating on this one verse together by reading it over and over, but emphasize each word when you do. First read it and emphasize the first word. Then read it again and emphasize the second. Again, and the third word. Etc. How does focusing and emphasizing on a different word each time help you see different meanings and different applications? Each time you emphasize a word, stop and ask that question. Pray through what it might mean for you. Do this for Proverbs 2:1 and 2:5.

What can you do this week to trust the word not the world?

What has the Spirit told you or showed you during this message or throughout this series? What are you going to do about it?

START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the microchurch to trust the Word and not the world. Pray that each of us will find joy in doing so even when it doesn't feel happy in the moment. Pray that those around us will see Jesus in us as we live for Him and want to follow Jesus, too. Pray by name for each person's "one" and that they will be intentional even this week to make a difference in their lives and look for opportunities to share their story of faith.
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MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
  - Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
  - What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
  - How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
  - How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
  - Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
  - Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
  - Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?