07/21 Be Approachable As I Am Approachable

OPENING QUESTIONS

1. Who do you consider to be one of the most approachable people in your life?
2. What, exactly, does this person do to make themselves so approachable?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Read James 4:8.
   
   1. Notice that the passage urges us to first approach God.
      
   2. What are some hurdles that you’ve personally faced when trying to “approach God”?
2. Continue to Hebrews 10:11-12, 19-22.
   
   1. What stands out to you about the “old” ways of connecting with God versus the “new” ways?
      
   2. And how does it change your perception of God’s character?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What encourages you most about the stories of Jesus being approachable?
2. What do you desire for your own routine of “approaching” God?
3. How is God specifically calling you to be more approachable?