Matters of the Heart
Following your heart will trip you up.
Tell us about a time your heart let you down.
What verses do you know that talk about the heart in the Bible?
Read: Jeremiah 17:1-4
How would you describe God’s tone in these verses? Why is God speaking this way?
Read: Jeremiah 17:5-8
Contrast the fate of those who trust in their hearts verse those who trust in God in these verses.
How do you see this same thing playing out in our world today?
Read: Jeremiah 17:9
What is a situation you’re dealing with now in which you’re tempted to disregard God’s truth and instead follow your heart?
On Sunday, Walter share a list of verses to memorize. Read through these, and pick one to work on together as a group:
Psalm 119:11
Psalm 119:105
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 14:12
Jeremiah 17:9
Mark 7:20-23
Timothy 3-4
Pray: For you and your group members to have hearts that are responsive to God’s leading.