God's Design Bible Study Series

BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1

Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE [https://lumivoz.com/making-time/] How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same number of hours in the day so why do some people seem to get so much more done? Why do some other people seem so rushed and others seem so casual? While this series can be listened to on your end, you’ll get more out of it if you listen to it together with someone else, your spouse, family, small group, book/podcast club or whatever. If you want to make it more fun and interactive with your group, download the GROUP Method discussion guide here: https://lumivoz.com/making-time/ [https://lumivoz.com/making-time/] And we are giving away 50 free GROUP Method  Notebooks. Each notebook has premium BLACK paper and comes with a white pen. To get a free notebook, you can do 1 of the following: 1. Leave a review on your podcast app of choice. 2. Share the podcast on social media. Take a screenshot of either one and email it to makingtime@lumivoz.com [makingtime@lumivoz.com] This podcast is just launching and still very small so if you enter, you are probably going to win! But here’s the catch, only 1 notebook and pen per email entry. If you want one for each member of your group, they each have to enter. Sorry, we can only afford to ship to the US and Canada at this time but will hopefully have some more international options soon, especially if y’all share this podcast and it gets popular enough ;) Music in this episode comes from Artlist.com and Musicbed.com - Good Time by Ben Fox - The Sin by Francesco D’Andrea - Theater Maginus by Marco Martini - String Arpeggios - The Great Wild by Out of Flux - The Sky Within by Romeo - I Owe It To You - Premiere by Adrian Berenguer - Lily’s Bounce Edited using Descript And for more great podcasts check out https://lumivoz.com [https://lumivoz.com/]

BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George

Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God" This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on your favorite podcast app or by clicking here: http://www.pastorrustygeorge.com [http://www.pastorrustygeorge.com/] This first episode: Ever thought about what it means to be "the one Jesus loves"? In today's devotional, we're kicking off our series with a deep dive into this incredible concept. John faced unimaginable trials, yet he defined himself by Jesus' love. Join me as we explore how viewing ourselves as loved by Jesus can reshape our identity and transform our daily lives. About Rusty: Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Crossroads Christian Church aspires to flourish as a vibrant community committed to guiding individuals in their journey to discover and follow the path of Jesus. Beyond leading Crossroads Church, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing on making real life simple. Rusty has also written several books and can be heard weekly on his podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty George. Aside from being a loyal Chiefs, Royals, and Lakers fan, Rusty is first and foremost committed to his family. Rusty has been married to his wife, Lorrie, for over twenty-five years, and they have two daughters, Lindsey and Sidney. As a family, they enjoy walking the dogs, playing board games together, and watching HGTV while Rusty watches ESPN on his iPad.

Designed To Share Your Story

Jesus said, “ You will be my witnesses” . . . He wants you to share your story with others . . . There is no other story just like yours, so only you can share it. If you don’t share it, it will be lost forever.”  The Purpose Driven Life, Pastor Rick Warren p. 288  Designed to Share Your Story  “[The Lord] reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. 2 Samuel 22:17–20 NIV  One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Psalm 145:4–5a, 6, 11–12 NIV  Sharing the stories of what God has done helps strengthen our relationship with him, encourages others who know him and help people who don’t know Jesus come to know him.  We need to share the ___________________________ ________________ in our lives.  Sharing your story  Start with life before you knew Jesus. Then share how and why you asked Jesus to be your savior.  End with telling the difference Jesus has made in your life, what means the most to you personally.  There should always be room for _________________ ________________ .  I can invite ________________________________ to the group.  When someone joins your small group, _______________ ______________ of what God has done in your lives.  The future of this group  You’ve seen and experienced a taste of what God can do in your life through being in a small group. Having a group of people with whom you are doing life together is one of the most powerful keys to overcome life’s challenges. With this study almost over, spend some time discussing the future of your group. Experiencing the power of community like David and the people who shared their stories on the video takes time and commitment. The same will be true for your small group.  Elect a Group Contact Person who will be in charge of connecting with your church to get support, resources, and prayer for your group. Specify that person on the Small Group Commitment with their contact information.  Before your group continues with this study, have one group member go to My.Saddleback.com on their mobile device. Select the “Small Group Commitment” banner. Review and complete the commitment as a group. Then continue with the rest of this session.

Designed To Connect With God (Communion)

Knowing and loving God is our greatest privilege, and being known and loved is God’s greatest pleasure. God says, if any want to boast that they know and understand me. . . .  These are the things that please me.  The Purpose Driven Life, Pastor Rick Warren p. 89  Designed to Connect with God  David’s connection with God enabled him to live out God’s design for his life.  One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 (NIV)  When we ___________________________ we connect with God.  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 (NIV)  The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. Psalm 145:8, 9, 13b–20 (NIV)  As you read God’s Word, look for scriptures that ___________ ______________________ .  Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)  Remembering ________________________ in our lives helps us connect with God. _________________ is an act of remembering what Jesus did for us on the cross.  “Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23b–25 (NIV)  If we are to take the Lord’s Supper, we must be ____________ ________________________ .  We must ____________________________ before we take communion.

Designed To Connect With God (Worship)

Knowing and loving God is our greatest privilege, and being known and loved is God’s greatest pleasure. God says, if any want to boast that they know and understand me. . . .  These are the things that please me.  The Purpose Driven Life, Pastor Rick Warren p. 89  Designed to Connect with God  David’s connection with God enabled him to live out God’s design for his life.  One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 (NIV)  When we ___________________________ we connect with God.  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 (NIV)  The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. Psalm 145:8, 9, 13b–20 (NIV)  As you read God’s Word, look for scriptures that ___________ ______________________ .  Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)  Remembering ________________________ in our lives helps us connect with God. _________________ is an act of remembering what Jesus did for us on the cross.  “Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23b–25 (NIV)  If we are to take the Lord’s Supper, we must be ____________ ________________________ .  We must ____________________________ before we take communion.