Pastor Justin Kendrick shared from Deuteronomy 1 the importance of recognizing God's constant presence and love throughout our journeys. He illustrated how unhealthy fears can stem from feelings of comparison, apathy, and irrational imaginations, ultimately leading to an "orphan spirit" that makes us believe God is against us. By reflecting on our personal stories and understanding the power that saves us through Christ, we can find healing and deliverance from these fears. Pastor Justin encouraged us to remain in God's arms, fostering a deeper, trustful relationship that allows us to live confidently in His love and grace.

If you could have any fictional character as your roommate, who would it be and why?

• What was the Israelites response to God’s call to enter the promised land? From the text, explain why they responded in this way.

• What did Moses say to encourage them to overcome their fear? What specific moments in Israel’s history do you think Moses was reflecting on in that moment?

• What do we learn about who God is from Israel’s history?

• Can you think of a time in your life when fear held you back? How might trusting in God's presence change how you face your fears today?

• What specific events in your own past can you reflect on that show God’s hand at work in your life? How do these moments help you today?

• What keeps you from ongoing, confident, humble dependence on God? Is it during challenging times or times when you are not feeling a need to cry out for help?

• Story Behind You: Can you identify a challenging situation in your life where you can look for ways God might be working for good? What steps can you take to trust Him during tough times?

• Power that Saves You: In what ways can you remind yourself and others of how God sees us, our worth and belonging, especially when feelings of inadequacy arise?

• The Way that Keeps You: What might you change in your daily life to practice depending on God instead of your own abilities?

• Begin with a time of thanking God for the ways He has carried you and provided for you in the past.

• Ask God to help you identify and overcome unhealthy fears.

• Seek God’s guidance on how to remain in His arms daily.

• Pray for people in your life who need to feel God’s love and acceptance.

Pastor Justin encouraged us to deepen our faith by getting the truth of our union with Christ deep in us. Use a Bible search engine to find all the times in the New Testament where the words in Christ, with Christ, through Christ, in Him, and with Him appear. Take time to read and meditate on these passages. You might start your journey with John 15:1-8 and Ephesians 1:3-13.

• What do you learn? Summarize what union with Christ means.

• In what way have you been living outside of the unity God invites you into through Christ?

• What is one action you need to take in response?