Hold On! Your Harvest is Coming!

Four things to remember as you trust God for your harvest…

| Galatians 6:1-10 |(MULTILINE)

• As I into the of , God takes care of . 

| Galatians 6:1-2 | 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 |(MULTILINE)

• The greatest harvests land into the of the .

| Galatians 6:3-5 | Philippians 2:1-11 | Luke 1:52 | Matthew 23:12 | James 4:6-10 | 1 Peter 5:6 | (MULTILINE)

• Note the you → or . 

| Galatians 6:6-8 | Romans 8:5-8 | (MULTILINE)

• God’s harvest is winning !

| Galatians 6:9-10 | Matthew 9:37-38, 13:1-8, 18-23 | John 4:35-38 |

Small Group Questions

We’re so glad you’re here! Before we dive in, let’s take a few minutes to go over our Small Group Guidelines. These help make sure our time together is safe, encouraging, and meaningful for everyone.(MULTILINE)

What do you think?

1. From Sunday’s message, what particular point challenged you, raised a question for you, or stood out to you?(MULTILINE)
2. What brought you to this Small Group, and what are you hoping to get out of it?(MULTILINE)

The story of your life.

1. Tell us briefly a little about yourself—where you’re from, your family, or something you enjoy doing for fun.(MULTILINE)
2. Share about a time when you planted/started something (a garden, a tree, even an idea) and had to wait to see results.(MULTILINE)

Digging deeper in God’s Word.

1. Perhaps the best summary of all the Old Testament characters who epitomized faith and perseverance is found in Hebrews 11. Read it together, Read verses 1-34 and then respond to the following prompts/questions. 
   1. Have a few members of the group recap the main tenets of the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
   2. Mention a character or two who had to wait to experience the “harvest” or blessing God had for them that resonated with you.(MULTILINE)
   3. What does this chapter teach us about persevering in faith even when the “harvest” is delayed?(MULTILINE)
   4. Now read verses 35-40. How do these verses reshape our understanding of what a “harvest” really is?(MULTILINE)
   5. In light of this, how might it help you re-shape your thinking and your life right now?(MULTILINE)
2. In the context of sending out his disciples to do the work of ministry, Jesus shared one of the most memorable biblical insights on a biblical harvest. Read Matthew 9:35-38. 
   1. Have a few members of the group recap the story using their own words.(MULTILINE)
   2. What does this story tell us about God? Seeking God’s harvest? People? Ourselves?(MULTILINE)
3. How do the following verses encourage us to live every day whether it’s a harvest season, a desert season, a storm, or a normal season?
   1. Micah 6:6-8.(MULTILINE)
   2. 1 Peter 5:6.(MULTILINE)
   3. James 5:7-8.(MULTILINE)
   4. 1 Corinthians 15:58.(MULTILINE)
   5. Isaiah 40:31.(MULTILINE)

Personal reflection and application.

1. Have everyone share one thing someone else said during the discussion that struck a chord with you.(MULTILINE)
2. Break up into smaller groups and pray for one another (preferably men with men and women with women).(MULTILINE)