Connect

• Do you tend to lean toward “shiny new thing syndrome”, or are you more of a “tried and true” person? Explain.
• If you could rid the world of one fear, what fear would it be? Why?

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Engage

Read Genesis 11:1-9

• What do you observe about mankind in this passage?
• Why do you think the people resisted being scattered over the earth?
• What is God doing in this passage and why?
• What do God’s actions ultimately tell you about him?

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Apply

• How much are you captivated by the latest technology? If not much, what most captivates you? Why?
• Recall the last time you gathered with a group of people to accomplish a unified goal. This can be related to work, school, family, friends, or church. What was the outcome, and why do you think it turned out that way?
• What parts of your human identity tend to precede or obstruct your identity in Christ?
• What is one thing you can do this week to choose trust and humility over pride and fear?

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Prayer

Share prayer requests and pray according to your group’s custom, and have a group member close your prayer time with this prayer:

Father God,

We pray for a heart position of trust and humility in such a way that we don’t cheapen our own worth or value within, but we acknowledge a purpose far greater than just our own gain. We pray that you will illuminate what it truly means to live a humble life, trusting in you completely and not in our own might. God, please let our light shine before others in everything we do, so they will see our deeds and glorify you in heaven.

In Jesus name, Amen.

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Going Deeper

The Rest of the Story Resources:

Go to this website to see all the resources for this series including a guide for lectio divina. https://menlo.church/the-rest-of-the-story

Menlo Midweek Podcast:

Tune in every Wednesday for a conversation with the previous week’s speaker. It’s a deeper dive into the message and an engaging time to learn, reflect, grow—and have fun.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menlo-church-sermon-podcast/id129950807

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