you see as a true follower of Jesus. Ask that person to share how he kept his faith during a difficult time. Next week, come prepared to share that example and to describe how it builds your faith. November 13–19 As you will see this week, the foundations of your faith are vital to the strength of your faith. SAS: Ask each man to make a list of the people who have played an integral part in his spiritual life. Pick up the phone this week and call one or more of those people and thank them for the role they have played in your walk with God. November 20–26 From these devotionals you will learn that God truly wants to produce in you an attitude of robust, ongoing joy. SAS: Consider a scale of 0-10, with 0 meaning you have no joy and 10 meaning you experience robust joy on a regular basis. Where would you place yourself on that continuum? What daily habits would help you move closer to “10” on the continuum? November 26–December 3 This week’s devotionals remind us that God created you with a passion that He wants you to use for His purpose. SAS: On a whiteboard or a large piece of paper, list the ways that God has used each of the men in your group for His purpose. End in prayer by giving God the glory for the many ways He has used the men in your group. December 4–10 This week you will consider the issues that tend to pull a man away from faith in Jesus. SAS: Consider the various examples given. How do they apply to your life? Come prepared to share steps you are taking to protect yourself from drifting in your relationship with Jesus. Pray together about how the members of this small group can help each other in that process. December 11–17 This week’s focus offers advice for the person who wants to avoid drifting away from his relationship with Jesus, and also for the person who has drifted away and wants to return. SAS: Read Psalm 51:1-13 together. Note that verses 1–9 describe contrition and forgiveness, verses 10-12 relate to a restoration of relationship, and verse 13 refers to an outward focus for others. As a group, how would you rewrite that Psalm in contemporary language? December 18–24 This week we talk about the power source that energizes our efforts to evangelize and disciple others. SAS: As you read these devotionals, consider how the Holy Spirit’s power and guidance can fuel skills learned through repetitive training to enhance the effect of evangelism and discipleship. Come prepared to share your insights and, if possible, 13 give personal examples. December 25–31 This week we celebrate Christmas because of the birth of Christ. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Glory to God in the Highest!
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