RESET - Lean In
The direction you lean determines the direction you go.
ICEBREAKER: Break into two teams and see which one can come up with the most phrases and/or idioms that use the word lean.
Read: Philippians 3:1-6
Frank mentioned several wrong things on which some early Christians were leaning (tradition, their own righteousness, religious heritage). What are some wrong leanings that we have that, although they might appear good, are not?
What is the difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus?
What are some of the indicators that we can be aware of that let us know whether we truly know Jesus, or just know about Jesus?
What are some changes you need to make in 2022 in order to really lean in where your faith is concerned?
Read: 2 Chronicles 11:13-16
This text seems pretty straightforward and unemotional. But what do you imagine were the consequences (emotional, financial, social, etc.) of the Israelites deciding to abandon their homes and move to Judah?
What outcomes (positive and negative) do you imagine you might experience if you intentionally and persistently lean in to Jesus?
So is leaning in simply a matter of evaluating the risk versus reward, or is there more to it than that?
Prayer: Pray that God will give you the courage and conviction necessary to consistently lean in to him in 2022.