Mother's Day Blessing
Community Group Discussion Guide for the Week of May 11, 2025
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# Summary
Pastor Evan’s teaching this week focuses on God's attributes through the lens of motherhood while emphasizing His unconditional love for His children. He discusses three main attributes of God: Creator, Protector, and Provider, drawing parallels between these divine qualities and maternal characteristics. The message centers on Romans 8:31-39, emphasizing that nothing can separate believers from God's love and that victory is assured through Christ.
# Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to study Your Word today, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to teach us. Help us to understand Your love more deeply and to see how You care for us as Your children. Guide our discussion and fellowship, and may everything we learn draw us closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
# Ice Breaker
What's one of your favorite memories with your mother or of being a mother?
# Key Verses
Romans 8:31-39
Genesis 1:27
John 10:10
Ephesians 6:12
# Questions
How does understanding God as our Creator impact our view of His love for us?
In what ways have you experienced God's protection in your life?
What does it mean to you that 'if God is for us, who can be against us'?
How does knowing that nothing can separate us from God's love affect your daily life?
What battles are you currently facing where you need to remember that victory is already won in Christ?
How can we maintain faith in God's provision during difficult times?
What role do you think mothers play in sharing God's love with future generations?
How can we better appreciate and support the mothers in our lives and community?
# Life Application
This week, take time each day to reflect on God's unconditional love for you. Write down specific ways you've experienced His creation, protection, and provision in your life. If you're a parent, consider how you can better reflect these attributes of God to your children. If you're not a parent, consider how you can support and encourage the parents in your life.
# Key Takeaways
God encompasses all positive attributes of motherhood as our Creator, Protector, and Provider
Nothing can separate us from God's love - victory is assured through Christ
The enemy has no real power over those who are in Christ
A mother's spiritual influence can impact generations
God sees, knows, and loves us unconditionally
# Ending Prayer
Lord God, thank You for Your perfect love that never fails. Thank You for creating us, protecting us, and providing for our every need. We especially thank You for the mothers You've placed in our lives. Help us to reflect Your love to others and to rest in the assurance that nothing can separate us from Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.