Two Words That Change Everything: Backwards Thinking

1. What is something you had an opportunity to do, but you didn’t do it, and now you regret not doing it? 

2. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26. How do these words challenge our culture’s notions of success, intelligence, or prestige? How do these verses speak to feelings of inadequacy or unworthiness?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-28. Have you experienced times when you felt “foolish” or “weak” but saw God work powerfully through you? How do these verses encourage you to trust in God’s strength rather than your own abilities?

4. Garry shared the stories of David (1 Samuel 17), Gideon (Judges 6-7), Rahab (Joshua 2), and Jesus’ disciples (Matthew 25/Acts) which are just some of the stories found in the Bible that demonstrate how God often chooses to work through the weak, the marginalized, and the seemingly unqualified to achieve great things. In what ways do these stories encourage and challenge you?

5. Garry suggested that ‘God’s not looking for your strength, he’s looking for your availability and your willingness to trust him.’ What do you think about that statement?