Life Groups
Staying Grounded- Last Call
John 11:1-44
1. How do you usually respond when it feels like God is delaying an answer in your life? Scripture:
John 11:5–6 — “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.”
Reflection:
What does this teach us about how God’s love may look different from our expectations?
2. Have you ever felt like you missed God’s timing or that the opportunity had already passed? Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 — “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
Reflection:
How might trusting God’s timing change the way we view delays, disappointments, or closed doors?
3. Martha expressed both disappointment and faith. How can we be honest with God while still trusting Him? Scripture: John 11:21–22 — “Lord… if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”
Reflection:
What does this teach us about bringing our questions, frustrations, and faith to God at the same time?
4. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” What does it mean for our faith when Jesus Himself becomes the answer rather than the outcome we hoped for? Scripture: John 11:25–26 — “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”
Reflection:
How does focusing on who Jesus is change the way we view our circumstances?
5. Can you think of a time when a painful delay later revealed something greater than God was doing? Scripture: John 11:43–44 — “Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out…”
Reflection:
How might God use waiting seasons in our lives to display His glory or strengthen our faith?
WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP?
Our desire is to create a culture where people from all walks of life can DISCOVER God’s word together in a safe, small group setting and DEVELOP as believers following Jesus.
What is a Life Group? Life Groups are a gathering of up to 12 individuals committed to meeting on a weekly basis. We desire to do LIFE with people in these small group settings.
Why take part in Life Groups? The truth is that real growth and connections happen in circles more than rows. Therefore, Life Groups meet the immediate spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those isolated by crisis through prayer and personal connection within the church body.
Where do Life Groups meet? Life Groups mostly meet in the homes of Freedom Life members who live in the surrounding region. Life Group leaders sincerely care for each of the people they lead. Each leader has a passion to help you become everything Jesus created you to be.
When do Life Groups meet? Groups meet on various days of the week. Most Life Group meetings are between 60-90 minutes each week. They are semester-based groups lasting between 2-3 months each semester with a short time off in between semesters.
How do I join a Life Group? Life Groups are not just for attendees of Freedom Life but whomever wants to get connected to a group can sign up at the Connection Wall at any one of our Sunday Worship Experiences.
Our desire is to create a culture where people from all walks of life can DISCOVER God’s word together in a safe, small group setting and DEVELOP as believers following Jesus.
What is a Life Group? Life Groups are a gathering of up to 12 individuals committed to meeting on a weekly basis. We desire to do LIFE with people in these small group settings.
Why take part in Life Groups? The truth is that real growth and connections happen in circles more than rows. Therefore, Life Groups meet the immediate spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those isolated by crisis through prayer and personal connection within the church body.
Where do Life Groups meet? Life Groups mostly meet in the homes of Freedom Life members who live in the surrounding region. Life Group leaders sincerely care for each of the people they lead. Each leader has a passion to help you become everything Jesus created you to be.
When do Life Groups meet? Groups meet on various days of the week. Most Life Group meetings are between 60-90 minutes each week. They are semester-based groups lasting between 2-3 months each semester with a short time off in between semesters.
How do I join a Life Group? Life Groups are not just for attendees of Freedom Life but whomever wants to get connected to a group can sign up at the Connection Wall at any one of our Sunday Worship Experiences.