Powering Down

1. Read Matt 6:33. How can we ensure that our use of digital devices reflects God-centered priorities instead of becoming a distraction from our spiritual lives?

2. Read Phil 4:8. How do digital devices influence our thoughts, values, and the content we consume as individuals and families?

3.Read prov 22:6. How can we as parents/leaders model responsible Christ-centered use of technology for our children? How can we as kids model it for our peers?

4.Read Ps 46:10. Do you believe consistent digital connectivity impacts our ability to be present with God, family, friends? Is so, how? And how do we combat this moving forward? 

5.Read Colossians 3:17. In what ways can we use digital devices to glorify God as a family?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1.If you could invent something, what would it be and how would it help people?

2. If you could say thank you to anyone, who would it be and why?

3. What is something God has been saying to you?

Series Title – The Digital Detox

Sermon Title – The Price Of Your Device

1. What resonated with you the most from this sermon?

2. Read John 10:10 and Psalm 119:37. How do these verses resonate with your current digital consumption? Would you say you are addicted to your digital devices?  

3. What specific digital activities consume most of your time? How do these activities impact your relationship with God and others? Research shows excessive smartphone & social media use is directly linked to increased depression, insecurity, anxiety, loneliness & thoughts of suicide. Have you dealt with any of these issues?

4. What steps will you take to “make your smartphone dumb?” Do you think engaging in this digital fast with your church family, table group or own family will enhance accountability and spiritual growth? If so, how? How will you prioritize spiritual growth over digital distractions during this fast? Do you have a plan?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1. What makes you happy? What do you do when you’re feeling sad?

2. If you could help someone, what would you do for them?

3. Can you think of a time when someone helped you? How did it make you feel?

Imagine Infinitely More

1.What does it mean to you that God is able to achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination?

2.Can you recall a time in your life when God exceeded your wildest imagination or answered your prayers in unexpected ways? If so, talk about it.

3.What is something big or seemingly impossible that you are asking or imagining God to do in your life right now?

4. Are there areas in your life where you may be limiting what God can do because of fear, doubt, or a lack of faith? What steps can you take to dream bigger and align your prayers with the greatness of God’s power?

5. How can our faith as a group or church grow as we imagine what God can do through us together?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1. What was your favorite part of your Christmas break? 

2. What is one thing God did for your family in 2024? 

3. How will you make God more of a priority in 2025?

Maranatha, Come Lord Jesus

Use these “Talk It Over” questions as a family on Sunday, Dec 29 to help you plan and prepare for 2025.

1.What does Jeremiah 29:11 (“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…”) teach us about trusting God with the future? How does this verse encourage hope?

2. How can Romans 8:28 (“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”) shape our perspective on setbacks or challenges as we enter a new year?

3.When life feels uncertain, how can the promises in Psalm 27:13-14 about waiting on the Lord strengthen your hope?

4.How can Proverbs 16:3 (“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established”) guide us in setting goals for the new year?

5.What role does prayer play in making decisions and setting priorities for the new year?

Personal Reflection

1.What are some areas in your life where you need to trust God more deeply in the coming year?

2.How can you balance your personal goals and ambitions with God’s plans for your life?

3.What Bible verse or promise can you hold onto as an anchor for hope this year?

4.What changes can you make to align your priorities more closely with God’s will in the new year?