Huddle // Mixtape Week 5
Huddle time is an opportunity for you to connect to each other and grow in faith. The below questions are just a resource for you to use or start from. Don’t feel like you have to use them all or rush through good discussion if it’s happening.
Watch the Bible Project Video about Exile
Read Psalm 137
Are you surprised by the content of this Psalm?
Why do you think some people struggle with this Psalm?
Read Jeremiah 29:4-7
Do God’s commands in Jeremiah 29 changes how you read Psalm 137?
The Psalms regularly call out to God for justice against their enemies and wicked acts.
In Deuteronomy 32:35 God declares that He alone will bring justice and avenge evil.
Read Proverbs 24:12
Do you naturally trust God with judgement and punishment or is it a tough concept for you?
The raw emotion in the Psalms and openness to approach God right where we are is designed to give us the same freedom.
Has anyone had a time when you were going through something very hard and didn’t want to sing?
The Psalm writers regularly relied on God’s promises to bring hope and get them through.
Read 2 Corinthians 5:21
Jesus took the punishment for our sin on the cross and gives us His righteousness.
Does knowing that all people need to be died for affect how we see the sins of others?
How can we as individuals, as a group, and as a church family better show Christ’s love and mercy to the world?
Share with me what or who you are praying for and why.
What scriptures speak to your “made for this”?
How did the Lord use you to show His love this week: In your everyday interaction with others?