Pursuing Promised Godliness

Pursuing Promised Godliness

By Phud Chambers

1-05-25

NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have a testimony to share of ways you were able to live as one who has been sent, just as Christ was, this past week?

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Read 2 Peter 1:1-11 and discuss what surprised you or stood out about the text and/or sermon.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. The sermon discussed the paradox between God granting us everything for godliness and our need to pursue it. How do you understand and reconcile this tension?

4. Review the list of qualities in 2 Peter 1:5-7 (virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, love). Which of these do you find most challenging to cultivate in your life? Why?

5. How does the metaphor of walking upstream in a river relate to our pursuit of holiness? Can you share an example from your own life where you’ve experienced this “upstream” struggle?

Respond: Look ahead and around to see how you can be obedient and missional.

6. The sermon emphasized that true Christians never stop pursuing godliness. What are some practical ways we can maintain this pursuit daily?

7. Choose one of the qualities from 2 Peter 1:5-7 to focus on this week. Share with the group how you plan to intentionally grow in that area.