GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Open with prayer. (2-5 min)
2. Share your story: Have you ever gotten burned being vulnerable? How did that experience shape your willingness to be vulnerable, even with trustworthy people?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
4. Discuss these questions with your group. (20-45 min)
Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, stuck with you, challenged or confused you?
...“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
How would letting the occasional imperfection just be seen by others make you more approachable?
How does being honest about our imperfections show the power of Christ in our lives?
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10)
Who is someone with whom you can safely be vulnerable in regard to just about anything?
For whom can you be that person?
PLAN OF ACTION
What’s the next baby step of vulnerability you can take with someone you trust? Determine to take that small step this week.
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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