As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17, NLT

Chosen to Show His Strength
๐Ÿฅ… Goal: To explore how God consistently picks unlikely, underqualified people so that His power is displayed and we learn to depend on Him in our own lives.

Opening & Icebreaker
๐Ÿ™ Opening Prayer:
"Father, thank You for calling us even when we feel unqualified. Help us see how You use our weaknesses for Your glory. Give each of us the courage to step out in faith, the humility to rely on Your strength, and the wisdom to apply what we learn today. In Jesusโ€™ name, amen."

๐Ÿค Icebreaker Question:
Share a time when you felt unqualified for a task or role. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?

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Unexpected Calls in the Old Testament
๐Ÿ“– Exodus 4:10-12
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: God promised to equip Moses. How have you seen God equip you in moments when you felt unprepared? What can you do this week to trust Him to fill in your gaps?

๐Ÿ“– Jeremiah 1:5-6
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: Jeremiah complained about his youth. What excuse might you be using to avoid something God is calling you to do?ย 

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Vision and Obedience in the Call of Isaiah and Peter
๐Ÿ“– Isaiah 6:8
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: Isaiahโ€™s willingness came after his vision of God. When have you felt overwhelmed by Godโ€™s presence? How did that shape your willingness to serve?

๐Ÿ“– Luke 5:5-6
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: The miracle came after obedience. When did a breakthrough arrive after you trusted God beyond your experience? What did you learn about His faithfulness?

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Power in Our Weakness
๐Ÿ“– 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: How have you experienced Godโ€™s strength in your weakest moment? What can you share with the group about that experience?

๐Ÿ“– Philippians 4:13
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion: Strength through Christ changes mindset. What is one step you can take to shift from relying on your own abilities to relying on His?

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Application & Closing
๐Ÿ”‘ Key Takeaway:
Godโ€™s choice of the unlikely reveals His power and invites us to depend on Him with confidence.

โšก Challenge:ย 
Pick one area where you feel unqualified and take a specific step of obedience this week, trusting God to empower you.

๐Ÿ™ Closing Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for inviting us to share in Your work despite our weaknesses. Give each of us boldness to step forward in faith and the wisdom to lean on Your power. Help us to rejoice in our dependence on You and to live out what we have learned in the days ahead. In Jesusโ€™ name, amen."