Drama Free in 23: Part 2 - Where It Comes From
MICRO CHURCH GUIDE
January 08, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - Starts January 22
If you’d like to learn more about the history, vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission and spiritual gifts, and have opportunities to get involved - then MyOneLife is your next step! MyOneLife is a 4-week small group experience that takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses beginning January 23. For more information or to sign up, check the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
Join a Volunteer Team
Did you know it takes over a hundred volunteers every week to make a service at OneLife happen at our campuses? So if you haven’t started volunteering, then it’s time to get on the team! From First Impressions & Security, to Kid City, to Production & Worship, to OneLife Students, weekday teams, and more - there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to serve. Click here to get started!
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Click this link and we’ll help you get started.
Stay Connected Through the OneLife App
From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, family resources and more - the OneLife app has everything you need to stay connected to what’s happening among our church. The app is also available on Apple TV and Roku so you can watch services on your TV at home! Download the mobile version of the app on your phone by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser. And on Apple TV and Roku simply search the app store for “OneLife” and look for our logo.
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GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
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Bottom Line: Drama is a symptom of the heart.
James 4:1 NLT
1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?
1. Drama between us is because of drama inside of us.
James 4:2 NLT
2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.
2. When there is drama someone doesn't have what they want.
James 4:2 NLT
2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.
3. I don't have what my heart wants because I don't ask.
James 4:3 NLT
3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
4. Drama inside of me comes from wanting what I want instead of what God wants.
James 4:4 NLT
4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
James 4:5 NLT
5 Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him.
James 4:6 NLT
6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,“God opposes the proudbut gives grace to the humble.”
5. Drama is starved when my heart wants nothing more than Jesus.
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START TALKING
When have you tried to treat a physical symptom only to find out that it wasn't really addressing the root problem? How was treating the symptom maybe even causing even more pain or prolonging the sickness?
When have you had a problem with something at your house or with your car or a project at work or at school, and everything you did to fix it didn't work because it wasn't actually addressing what was causing the problem?
START THINKING
Read just the first question in James 4:1. What would your natural and honest answer to that question be if you didn't know what the rest of this passage said? How do you think most people in your life would answer that question?
Now read the second question in James 4:1. Do you agree with the point James is making here? Why or why not? Do you think most people in your life would agree with this? Why or why not?
START SHARING
Read James 4:2. When have you experienced this truth - that drama is really the result of one or both people/parties in the drama not getting what they want?
Read the last sentence of James 4:2 and all of James 4:3. What does this teach you about prayer? How have you prayed with the wrong motives for most of your spiritual journey (like we all have!)?
How have you experienced that praying with the right motives aligns your heart with the will of God?
Share about "drama" that you have had with someone recently. As you step back and look at that situation, what were the desires that you and/or they had that weren't being met? What "scheme" was used to try to get it? Did you pray about it and if so how?
What was the real need beneath the surface that only Jesus can really meet?
START DOING
How can you step back from a dramatic relationship or situation or conflict in your life to see it how Jesus sees it? How can you address or focus on the heart rather than the symptom of drama?
How would handling drama like we have discussed open up the door for you to put Jesus on display and live on mission? How can you share your own story about how drama affected you before following Jesus versus how you approach it - or can approach it - now that you do follow Jesus?
START PRAYING
Pray for each other in the microchurch to trust Jesus first and foremost to fill all of their desires. Pray for each other to be reminded in moments of conflict and fighting that there is a heart issue that can be and needs to be addressed more than the behavior in the moment. Pray that as we all humble ourselves to be more like Jesus that he will get the glory and he will be what people see in each of us.
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CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
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MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
January 08, 2023
YouVersion
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - Starts January 22
If you’d like to learn more about the history, vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission and spiritual gifts, and have opportunities to get involved - then MyOneLife is your next step! MyOneLife is a 4-week small group experience that takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses beginning January 23. For more information or to sign up, check the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
Join a Volunteer Team
Did you know it takes over a hundred volunteers every week to make a service at OneLife happen at our campuses? So if you haven’t started volunteering, then it’s time to get on the team! From First Impressions & Security, to Kid City, to Production & Worship, to OneLife Students, weekday teams, and more - there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to serve. Click here to get started!
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Click this link and we’ll help you get started.
Stay Connected Through the OneLife App
From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, family resources and more - the OneLife app has everything you need to stay connected to what’s happening among our church. The app is also available on Apple TV and Roku so you can watch services on your TV at home! Download the mobile version of the app on your phone by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser. And on Apple TV and Roku simply search the app store for “OneLife” and look for our logo.
____________________
GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
_____________________
Bottom Line: Drama is a symptom of the heart.
James 4:1 NLT
1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?
1. Drama between us is because of drama inside of us.
James 4:2 NLT
2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.
2. When there is drama someone doesn't have what they want.
James 4:2 NLT
2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.
3. I don't have what my heart wants because I don't ask.
James 4:3 NLT
3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
4. Drama inside of me comes from wanting what I want instead of what God wants.
James 4:4 NLT
4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
James 4:5 NLT
5 Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him.
James 4:6 NLT
6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,“God opposes the proudbut gives grace to the humble.”
5. Drama is starved when my heart wants nothing more than Jesus.
_____________________
START TALKING
When have you tried to treat a physical symptom only to find out that it wasn't really addressing the root problem? How was treating the symptom maybe even causing even more pain or prolonging the sickness?
When have you had a problem with something at your house or with your car or a project at work or at school, and everything you did to fix it didn't work because it wasn't actually addressing what was causing the problem?
START THINKING
Read just the first question in James 4:1. What would your natural and honest answer to that question be if you didn't know what the rest of this passage said? How do you think most people in your life would answer that question?
Now read the second question in James 4:1. Do you agree with the point James is making here? Why or why not? Do you think most people in your life would agree with this? Why or why not?
START SHARING
Read James 4:2. When have you experienced this truth - that drama is really the result of one or both people/parties in the drama not getting what they want?
Read the last sentence of James 4:2 and all of James 4:3. What does this teach you about prayer? How have you prayed with the wrong motives for most of your spiritual journey (like we all have!)?
How have you experienced that praying with the right motives aligns your heart with the will of God?
Share about "drama" that you have had with someone recently. As you step back and look at that situation, what were the desires that you and/or they had that weren't being met? What "scheme" was used to try to get it? Did you pray about it and if so how?
What was the real need beneath the surface that only Jesus can really meet?
START DOING
How can you step back from a dramatic relationship or situation or conflict in your life to see it how Jesus sees it? How can you address or focus on the heart rather than the symptom of drama?
How would handling drama like we have discussed open up the door for you to put Jesus on display and live on mission? How can you share your own story about how drama affected you before following Jesus versus how you approach it - or can approach it - now that you do follow Jesus?
START PRAYING
Pray for each other in the microchurch to trust Jesus first and foremost to fill all of their desires. Pray for each other to be reminded in moments of conflict and fighting that there is a heart issue that can be and needs to be addressed more than the behavior in the moment. Pray that as we all humble ourselves to be more like Jesus that he will get the glory and he will be what people see in each of us.
_____________________
CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
_____________________
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
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