Small Group Discussion Guide

Series: Winter Fire

Week 1: Wonderful Counselor

Discussion Questions

When you’re facing a decision, who or what do you usually turn to first for advice (a person, Google, social media, your gut, etc.)?

What’s one piece of advice you received growing up that stuck with you — whether it turned out to be helpful or not?

Read Isaiah 9:6.
Which of the titles given to Jesus in this passage stands out to you most today, and why?

The word wonderful describes something extraordinary and beyond human explanation.
Why do you think it’s easy to lose a sense of awe or wonder when it comes to Jesus?

Read Psalm 32:8.
How is God’s promise to counsel us different from simply giving advice?

What’s the difference between asking God to confirm our plans versus asking Him to direct our lives?
Why is that distinction important?

Read John 10:3–4.
What makes it difficult to recognize or trust God’s voice in everyday life?

Jesus often called people to action before their lives were fully put together.
Why do we prefer clarity before obedience instead of obedience before clarity?

Read Proverbs 11:14.
Why do you think God often uses community to bring wisdom and direction into our lives?

Our truth this week was: “Wise counsel brings life when it is acknowledged and absorbed.”
What does it look like to absorb Jesus’ counsel instead of just acknowledging it?

Where in your life do you most need Jesus to be your Wonderful Counselor right now, and what is one step you can take this week to intentionally listen and respond?

What is one step you can take this week to intentionally listen and respond?