OPENING QUESTIONS:

1. Share a story about a time when you were very afraid about something.
2. How have you seen fear drive decisions you make?

IN THE WORD:

1. Pastor Rodney taught about fear based on the story of Abraham and his wife Sarai. Have someone from your group re-tell that story. You can use Genesis 12:10-20 NIV as a reference. What stands out to you about the story? How did his “me fear” cause disaster?
2. Read Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV. Based on this passage, how should we battle our "me fear" when it creeps in?
3. Read 1 John 4:18 NIV. What stands out to you in this passage?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How does perfect love drive out fear in marriage/relationships?
2. What are the different types of fears that occur in relationships that have negative consequences?
3. The passage in Deuteronomy helps us focus on God’s long-term plan over our short-term gratification. What are some reminders you can place in your life to be more kingdom-minded and less self-minded?
4. From this week's Big Idea, what does Christ-centered love look like in the context of marriage/relationships?

MAKING IT PERSONAL:

1. What is a “me fear” you have that is impacting a relationship in your life?
2. In your marriage/relationships, what next step do you need to take to apply “we fear” to honor God more and live life that is truly life? Pastor Rodney says that “we fear” is the awareness and seeing the way God would desire for us to go in our marriages and relationships.
3. You will be tempted in the future to follow your “me fear” actions in marriage/relationships. What can you do to prepare yourself to overcome those temptations and choose “we fear”?