Review this week's message.
Key Thought: When you have the heart posture of a finisher, God will take what the enemy meant for evil and use it for good.
Key Quote
The enemy isn’t scared of you starting something, he’s terrified of you finishing it.
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
- If you could instantly master any hobby or skill, what would it be?
- What’s something that made you laugh this week?
- What’s your go-to comfort food?
Start thinking. Ask a thoughtful question.
- Why do you think the enemy is more afraid of you finishing than starting?
- What would it look like to fully embrace the mindset that it’s never too late because Jesus is in the picture?
Start sharing. Choose questions that create openness.
- What area of your life feels most “unfinished” right now? Why?
- How does knowing that God will accomplish His will, whether through you or someone else, make you feel?
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
- Who can you ask to hold you accountable to finish something God has put on your heart?
- Take a moment and get with a partner. Share your goal with them and ask them to check in with you midweek and at the end of the week. You don't have to walk through life alone.
Scriptures
Saul replied, “I have sinned. But please honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel; come back with me, so that I may worship the Lord your God.” 1 Samuel 15:30
So Samuel went back with Saul, and Saul worshiped the Lord. 1 Samuel 15:31
Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag, king of the Amalekites.” Agag came to him in chains.[c] And he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.” 1 Samuel 15:32
But Samuel said, “As your sword has made women childless, so will your mother be childless among women.” And Samuel put Agag to death before the Lord at Gilgal. 1 Samuel 15:33
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15
