Small Group Bible Study Guide: Walking in Oneness with God
Bible ReadingJohn 10:30-36 (ESV)> 30 I and the Father are one.”
> 31 The Jews picked up stones again to stone him.
> 32 Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?”
> 33 The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.”
> 34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’?
> 35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be broken—
> 36 do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’?
Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)> Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
Luke 10:17-20 (ESV)> 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”
> 18 And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
> 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.
> 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Observation Questions- In John 10:30-36, what claim does Jesus make about his relationship with the Father, and how do the religious leaders respond?
- According to Ephesians 3:20, where does the power to do “far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” come from?
- In Luke 10:17-20, what was the reaction of the seventy-two when they returned, and what authority did Jesus say he had given them?
- According to the sermon, what are the three parts of the soul, and which part of us is “like God”? [[13:33]]
Interpretation Questions- Why did the religious leaders want to stone Jesus for saying, “I and the Father are one”? What does this reveal about their understanding of God and identity?
- The sermon says, “The spirit man is the core of you.” What does it mean for the spirit to lead, rather than the soul or flesh? [[15:34]]
- In Ephesians 3:20, Paul says the power is “at work within us.” How does this challenge the idea that we are waiting for God to act from the outside?
- The seventy-two in Luke 10 were surprised by the authority they had in Jesus’ name. What does this suggest about the kind of life Jesus expects his followers to live? [[42:54]]
Application Questions- The sermon challenges us to “feed and develop our spirit man” so it can lead. What is one practical way you can intentionally feed your spirit this week, rather than your flesh or emotions? [[15:34]]
- The pastor said, “True deliverance is you saying no, even though you may have those feelings, those emotions, those desires, but you know that’s not who I am.” Is there a specific area where you need to practice saying “no” to your flesh or soul? What would that look like for you? [[59:12]]
- The soul is made up of mind, will, and emotions, and sometimes these are “louder” than the spirit. Can you identify a recent situation where your emotions or thoughts drowned out what God’s Spirit was saying? How could you respond differently next time? [[16:30]]
- The sermon said, “Heaven is always speaking, but are you listening? Are you on the right frequency?” What are some distractions or “noise” in your life that make it hard to hear God? What step can you take to quiet those this week? [[25:49]]
- The pastor taught that “the authority and power to subdue, heal, and transform are already within us.” Is there a situation in your life, family, or community where you need to step out in this authority? What is one action you can take to release God’s power in that area? [[32:12]]
- The message said, “As Jesus put on humanity, we are called to put on divinity.” What does “putting on the coat of divinity” mean to you personally? Is there a specific area where you want to grow in Christlikeness—not just in character, but in authority and function? [[26:46]]
- The world is “waiting for the manifestation of the sons and daughters of God.” What would it look like for you to walk in your true identity as a child of God this week? Is there a relationship or environment where you sense God calling you to manifest His kingdom? [[45:48]]
Close in prayer, asking God to help each person walk in the fullness of their spirit, to hear His voice clearly, and to manifest His kingdom in their daily lives.