167: Beza-Who?

Exodus 31:1–11


Read verse 2.

Now read this phrases in verse 2, but insert your name where Bezalel's is:

"I have chosen [your name]"

How does that make you feel? What do you think about that? (This is not about predestination, so don't go there with conversation.)

Read verse 3–4.

Now read verse 3–4, but insert your skills where Bezalel's are:

"I have filled him/her with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills– [your skills]."

(Ask people to share a few skills they inserted into the blank.)


Talk About It:

Do you think God has chosen you for a purpose? What do you think it is?

Do you ever feel like God can't use what you're good at in a great way?

What are one or two basic things you are good at?

What's an example of when someone else used their basic talent in a way that's impacted your life for God's purpose?

How could other people benefit from you doing what you're good at?

What's one skill that you often find yourself using in your free time?

What's one thing people always ask you to do for them because you're good at it?

Read verse 11b. ("make everything as I have commanded you.")

Why are God's plans necessary for your skills?

What are some ways God can use your talents to further His purpose?

Why would God want to involve His people in His plans, instead of doing it all Himself?


Next Steps:

What are some steps you can take to start moving into what God may have in mind for you in this area?

What's the worst that could happen if you stepped forward in what you feel called to do?

What's the worst that could happen if you DON'T step forward in what you feel called to do?

How might God bless you, and those around you, if you do step forward in what you feel called to do?