SESSION 3
Eternally Mindful
Watch the above clip with Kate Patterson on knowing the God who is eternally mindful of us.
Group Questions
Begin with a prayer based on Psalm 8:3-4,
Our Father, when I consider the heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you set in place, what are human beings that you are mindful of us? Show us today what it means that your loving eyes are on us. Amen
Invite two members of the group to share one thing that has spoken to them from this session or the chapter in the book.
Read John 1:47-48:
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”
“How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.
Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.”
Think back to when you first gave your life to Christ. What do you think about the fact that you have always been seen and known by him?
Why might we struggle with the idea that God is constantly watching us? Is the idea positive or threatening?
What helps you to live in the truth that you are “in Christ”, clothed in his righteousness?
Read Psalm 31:7. I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Consider how Jesus saw the widow and his heart went out to her. Thank God that his heart goes out to you.
How could living before an audience of one help us live more boldly?
Watch this clip with Dr Kate Webb:
FINAL GROUP TIME
Share some examples of ways that God has shown you that he is watching over your life, caring about the practical details.
How do you think God sees you? On a big piece of paper, all write down a word or a phrase, then read them out together.
Take a few minutes quiet to listen to God and then share with one other person in your group how God sees them.
Praise God : speak out prayers of praise to the God who sees you.
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