The Whispering Spot | Session 2
Watch the training session video below. Make notes as you follow what Pastor Mark says. The workbook notes below correspond with the video session.
*Runtime: 20min21sec
Make sure to answer the questions below. If you are unsure refer back to the video. Bring your notes to the Online Chat session at the end of the week. If there are any questions or statements that stand out or the Holy Spirit implanted in your heart, highlight them to share with the group.
Genesis 28:10–16. How does God reveal His presence to Jacob? Why do you think Jacob was unaware of God’s presence in that place before the dream?
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When is it easy to be aware of God’s presence? When is it difficult? Why do you think that is?
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Are there certain places that make you feel more connected with God? Why do you think that is? Have you ever had a place set aside for your time with God? How did God use that place in your life?
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Psalm 46:1–11. What does it mean to be still and wonder at the majesty of God? What might it look like for you to slow down and marvel at who God is? What kinds of things keep you from being still and quiet before God?
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Luke 4:40–44 and Luke 5:12–16. What happened before Jesus left to pray alone in each of these passages? How do you think Jesus felt after healing many people? Why do you think Jesus took time to withdraw and pray?
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How do these passages show the value of rest and solitary prayer to Jesus? What about to us?
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What’s your attitude toward rest? Do you think of it as selfish? Unnecessary? Essential? Rare? Why do you think you have that perception of rest?
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Why do you think we often choose activity over rest? What’s difficult about resting?
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Do you consider time alone with God to be restful? Why or why not?
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Luke 6:12–16. Based on this passage, why do you think Jesus spent an entire night alone praying?
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What are some of the biggest decisions you’ve made in your life? How did you make the decision? How was God involved in your decision-making?
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When faced with a serious decision, do you seek God’s counsel first? Why do you think that is?
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What does it look like to ask for and listen to God’s guidance? What do you do when you need God to guide you? How might silence and solitude be part of seeking God’s counsel?
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Luke 22:39–46. Why do you think it was important for Jesus to pray right before His death? How did those prayers prepare Him for what was to come?
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How has Jesus’s example shaped the way you view solitude with God?
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What keeps you from spending time with God? What’s one thing you could do this week to spend intentional time alone with Him?
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GET ALONE | Take at least fifteen minutes this week to be completely alone with God. Silence any distractions or noises. Use that time to pray—confess sin, lay down burdens, read a Psalm, thank God, praise Him, listen.
REST | Develop rhythms of rest this week. Take moments to rest at the beginning and end of each day, set aside a day for
Sabbath, or schedule a personal retreat.
STUDY | Read Psalm 46 this week. Every time you read the psalm, ask why God says to be still and know He is God. Write down what you learn and consider sharing it with a friend.
PRAY | Ask God to teach you how to slow down and sit in His presence. Pause throughout your day to pray and remind yourself that He is always with you.
