Small group questions.
Use these with your small group or on your own this week.
Connection
- What do you remember most from last week’s sermon?
- How did you hear God’s voice or sense His presence this past week?
- What’s something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Reflection
- Summarize this week’s sermon in one to three sentences. What was the main point of the message?
- What did the message say about you, God’s people or the world?
Application
- After a season of incredible faith and obedience, Elijah found himself afraid, exhausted, and wanting to give up. When have you been weary beyond what you thought you could handle? What was happening in that season, and how did God show up?
Additional reading: Psalm 34:17–18 - Brian talked about how God provided rest, food, and His presence before asking Elijah to continue. Why do you think we often try to push through exhaustion instead of allowing God to restore us? Is there an area where God may be calling you to receive His care and then take a step of obedience?
Additional reading: Matthew 11:28–30 - Elijah experienced the wind, earthquake, and fire, but God spoke through a gentle whisper. What is the noise in your life right now that is getting in the way of hearing God? What might God be trying to say that you haven’t made room to hear?
Additional reading: Psalm 46:10 - Psalm 23 describes God as a shepherd who leads His people to rest. How do you create opportunities of quiet to hear God’s gentle whisper? What practical change could you make this week to slow down, be with God, and allow Him to restore you?
Additional reading: Mark 1:35
