Welcome
“What position/s of leadership do you find yourself occupying today?”
Give everyone a turn to answer before moving on.
Worship
Sing together, then read the passage and pray before the discussion.
- Praise
- In Control
- Hands of Grace
- Here’s My Life
Word
Point it out
- 01Submitted Posture: Brokenness Shapes How We Serve1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 100:2, Deuteronomy 28:47-48, 2 Timothy 4:8
- 02Sober Perspective: Brokenness Shapes How We Fight1 Peter 5:5-9, Micah 6:8, Colossians 4:12-13, Luke 22:31, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- 03A Secure Promise: Brokenness Positions Us for Restoration1 Peter 5:10-11
Paraphrase it
Restate the verse in your own words.
Talk about it
- What did you like about these verses?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about people?
- What did you learn about brokenness?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
Works
Apply it
Based on this lesson on “LEADING FROM BROKEN PIECES”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
- Simple
- Measurable
- Appropriate
- Realistic
- Time-bound
“I Will _____________________________”
Share it
Who will you share these truths to this week?
Weekly Prayer Points
Thanksgiving
- Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
Country and the World
- Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
- For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.
- PRAY for the protection, safety and release of kidnapped American Christian missionary, Kevin, serving in Niger (West Africa). For God to turn the hearts of the kidnappers to repentance and salvation. Peace and comfort for Kevin’s family.
- Pray for persecuted Christians in Sudan and Nigeria) — many have been beheaded and murdered; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.
- PRAISE God that the rest of the living Israeli hostages have been restored to their families safely! Continue to pray that the last remaining dead hostage will be returned to his family for burial.
- For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory. For Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism. May this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.
- For nations in turmoil (e.g., Ukraine, Iran, Syria, etc.) to experience true freedom in Christ and become centers for massive spiritual revivals in their regions. Killings of thousands of civilians by Islamist regime forces in Iran and Syria to be put to an end by God’s mighty hand.
Church
- That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.
- For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.
- Ministries and churches expand worldwide.
CCF Facilities
- Worship and Training Center
- Prayer Mountain
Personal Concerns
- Deeper intimate relationship with God.
- Righteous living.
- Salvation of family and friends.
Memory verse
1 Peter 5:10
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.