God is Not All About Rules

Week 2:  God is not all about rules  

LARGE GROUP

Intro

John 14:8-9 NIV  “Anyone who sees has seen the .”

God is

• God is only about rules and He doesn’t want you to have any fun.

Too much of a

1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV

Jesus’ rule summary:  Love and love your .

God is no

John 15:11 NIV

SMALL GROUPS

1) What is one of the most fun experiences of your life? 

 2) Did it have to be risky for it to be fun? Explain. 

 3) Why do you think people assume God is only about rules and against having fun? 

4) What did it mean in 1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV when it said, “I have the right to do anything—but not everything is beneficial?” 

5) Read Deuteronomy 4:40 NIV. What do you think it means when it says, “so that it may go well with you?” 

6) Just because someone has your best interests at heart, does that mean they don’t want you to have fun? 

7) What are some sources of temporary joy that you need to stop pursuing? What are some that you should pursue instead? 

8) What specific commands of God are you ignoring that would benefit you to follow? 

9) What is something that you think would please God to see you take more joy in this week?