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Life Group Questions1. Read Joshua 1:6. What does it mean to “Be strong and courageous” in light of Father God reminding Joshua that He had already given their ancestors the Promised Land?2. Charles Spurgeon said, “Not many of us are living at our best. We linger in the valleys because we are afraid to climb the mountains. We do not know what glories await if only we had the courage for the mountain climb. What blessings we would find in the mountains of God! Too low they build who build beneath the stars.” How does this quote speak to you in what you are doing for God’s Kingdom?3. King Saul was unwilling to take a risk, despite having the full assurance of victory from God. Share a time in the last 60 days when you took a risk and saw Father God meet you, resulting in success.4. King Asa missed his healing because he did not seek the Lord. His prayerlessness caused him to miss his healing. What is the biggest and smallest thing you have prayed for?5. What are you passionate about?

Life Group Questions1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:20. If you are a believer in Christ, do you truly believe that this is true for you?2. Why did God tell Joshua, "Moses my servant is dead" after the Israelites mourned his death for 30 days?3. Read Isaiah 43:18. What does this verse mean to you? Do you believe that God is wanting to do a new thing in your life? Do you perceive it? What do you need to do in order to walk into this new thing God wants to do?4. Pastor Ryan shared a story from his life when he had to declare, "Moses is dead." Describe a time in your life when you did the same and what your Moses was.5. Do you currently have a situation from your past (good or bad) that you need to declare dead so that you can begin the process of possessing God's promises for your life? If so, what is it?

Life Group Questions1. People are flawed. So, when someone does something that could offend you, do you see them as someone who will eventually offend you because they are an imperfect/flawed person or are you blinded by the offense?2. Pastor Ryan mentioned that some of us might need to hit the reset button on our expectations in relationships. Did this resonate with you? If so, how?3. In Matthew 5:43-47, Jesus commands us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, do good to those who hate us, and pray for those who use & persecute us. This is challenging for every Christian, but how does this challenge you personally?4. Pastor Ryan mentioned two steps to dealing with offenders:1. Look in the mirror first- We must ask God to search us & make us clean (Psalm 139:23-24)2. Follow God's strategy for relationships in Ephesians 4- Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry- Do not give the devil a foothold- Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger- Be kind & compassionate to one another- Forgive ea