Feel free to just use these questions rather than the entire guide.
Read 2 Samuel 23:20–23. What holds you back from taking risks? How can comparison keep us from living the unique life God has created for each of us?
Read Hebrews 11:6. When you face challenges, what role does your faith play? What do you do when your faith wavers?
Share some favorite Bible verses or words that encourage you to persist and not quit. If you have sensed God calling you to take a risk in His Name, share your next step with the group. Close your time by encouraging and praying for each other.
Group Reconnect
Who’s your favorite superhero, and why? (Remember, not all superheroes wear capes.)
Do you prefer playing it safe or taking risks? What circumstances might change your answer?
Open in Prayer
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Message Recap
Benaiah was a brave warrior whose heroic efforts are recorded in the book of 2 Samuel. Dave Dummitt encouraged us to take risks, living in a courageous, tenacious, and faith-filled way. We can share our stories with others, pointing them to our great God as we:
Dare to chase challenges.
Dare to find a hero maker.
Don’t dare quit.
Discussion Questions
Read 2 Samuel 23:20–23. What stands out to you about Benaiah?
What holds you back from taking risks? How can comparison keep us from living the unique life God has created for each of us?
Read Hebrews 11:6. When you face challenges, what role does your faith play? What do you do when your faith wavers?
Author Mark Batterson wrote, “Think of every opportunity as God’s gift to you. What you do with those opportunities is your gift to God.” Share a personal example of persevering through struggles. Have you seen any encouraging ripple effects?
Share some favorite Bible verses or words that encourage you to persist and not quit.
If you have sensed God calling you to take a risk in His Name, share your next step with the group. Close your time by encouraging and praying for each other.
Live it Out
Is there a risk you’ve been avoiding? How did this week’s message inspire you?
Have you become aware of your need for a hero maker? Ask God to bring to mind someone you can ask to coach or mentor you for a season. Consider joining a Willow Group to begin forming deeper relationships with your church family.
Is God calling you to be a hero maker? What step can you take this week to encourage someone else, call out potential, or offer to be a mentor?
Has this week’s message inspired you to take another look at our website to learn more about Willow’s collaboration with Team World Vision and the Chicago Marathon?
Is there another way God is calling you to live out the message this week?
Close in Prayer
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