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Week One: When You Need Healing<\/span><\/p>\n

Psalm 23:1<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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  1. As we kickoff a new series called \u201cFearless,\u201d would you describe yourself as a fearful person? Why or why not? Take a moment to read or listen to<\/span> Fearless: Finding Confidence Through Christ<\/span><\/i> by Mike Adkins in the Grace magazine. Discuss your biggest takeaways.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Read Psalm 23:1 and reflect on the sermon this weekend. What are the attributes of a Good Shepherd that resonate the most with you and why?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. If God is enough, why do we still struggle?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How does God use the struggles of your life to shape who you are becoming?<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Reflect on this statement: As God gets bigger, your problems seem smaller. Agree or disagree? Feel free to share examples from your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Week Two: When You Need Rest<\/span><\/p>\n

    Psalm 23:2<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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    1. Read Psalm 23:2. What does it mean that God \u201cmakes us\u201d lie down in green pastures?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Take a moment to read or listen to <\/span>How to Find Rest <\/span><\/i>by Kelly Adkins in the Grace magazine. Share what resonates most with you.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Kelly shares examples of times in her life when God \u201cmade her\u201d lie down. What are some examples from your life?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. What do you think the still waters represent?<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Share an example of a way in which God has provided for you generously and abundantly. Close by thanking God for His faithful, loving care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Week Three: When You Need Restoration<\/span><\/p>\n

      Psalm 23:3<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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      1. Read Psalm 23:3. Why do we tend to stray from God\u2019s paths?<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. What do you think this verse means when it talks about \u201cHis name\u2019s sake\u201d?<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Take a moment to read or listen to <\/span>Finding Restoration<\/span><\/i> by Mike Price in the Grace magazine. Share what resonates most with you.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. How do you see God working in your life today to bring about healing?<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Where do you still long for healing and restoration? Close by praying for one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Week Four: When You Need Peace<\/span><\/p>\n

        Psalm 23:4<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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        1. Read Psalm 23:4. Where does David\u2019s bold confidence come from?<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. If God loves David so much, why does he find himself in so much trouble?<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. What do the images of the rod and staff signify for how God watches over us?<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Take a moment to read or listen to <\/span>Remembering the Shepherd in the Valley of Darkness<\/span><\/i> by JoAnna Welsh in the Grace magazine. Share what resonates most with you.<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Describe a dark season in your life. How did you sense God\u2019s presence? How do you sense His presence currently when it comes to pain points?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Week Five: When You Need to Be Filled<\/span><\/p>\n

          Psalm 23:5-6<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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          1. Read Psalm 23:5-6. What does it mean that God prepared a table for David?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. What does the oil signify? In what other instance was David anointed with oil? (See I Samuel 16).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Why was David so sure that goodness and mercy would follow him all the days of his life?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Take a moment to read or listen to <\/span>Confessions of a Pessimist<\/span><\/i> by Jeanne Harrison in the Grace magazine. Share what resonates most with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. What were your biggest takeaways from this series on Psalm 23? How did God encourage and challenge you? How have you grown and taken next steps?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Join the discussion by visiting<\/span><\/i> discovergrace.com\/visit<\/span><\/i><\/a> to find a local Grace Campus, worship online, or take your next step toward finding community.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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