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(Introduction)
(October 25, 2009)
- Life Group Discussion Guide -
OPEN:
1. Have you ever had a stress fracture (bones) or known someone who did?
(A) What were the symptoms?
(B) How was it diagnosed?
(C) What was the treatment?
a. Doesn’t rest for 6-8 weeks seem like a small price to pay to avoid a more serious injury?
b. Why would a person avoid treatment for healing?
2. In what way does “stress” affect us negatively if not dealt with effectively?
(A) What are some symptoms of not dealing with stress in an effective means?
(B) How do you normally deal with stress?
(C) In what way would “rest” (and its ramifications) play a positive role in overcoming stress?
Dig:
1. In what ways might an unexpected visit from a highly respected friend have the possibility of upsetting a household?
(A) Do you see how Martha might have become “distracted”?
(B) Have, you ever gotten to the point of being “worried” or “bothered” over such details?
(C) What might happen to your “normal, level” headed thinking in such a circumstance? How might it affect our attitudes and action toward others?
(D) What are some other areas where “being distracted”, “upset”, “worried” my affect your life?
2. What could have possible influenced Mary to focus on the “one” thing, instead of jumping up to work with Martha?
(A) What do you think Jesus meant by “only one thing is needed?
(B) What great power did Mary use that we all have?
(C) How do you feel about Jesus response to Martha, “it will not be taken away”?
Reflect and Apply:
How is the singular power of choice reflected in the following 2 passages that might help us overcome “Worry” or “Stress” fractures?