Week of December 28, 2025 – Remember
Description:
As we step into a new year, it’s easy to focus on what’s ahead while forgetting what God has already done. In Joshua 4, God calls His people to stop after a miracle, gather stones from the riverbed, and build a memorial—not because God forgets, but because people do. This study reminds us that remembering God’s faithfulness is not about living in the past; it’s about building confidence for the future. What God has done becomes the foundation for trusting what God will do.
Small Group Study Guide
Ice Breaker Questions
- What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve completely forgotten recently?
- Do you use reminders, notes, alarms, or lists? What do you rely on most?
- As you look back on this past year, what word would you use to describe it?
Read Together
Read each passage aloud together, then discuss:
Main Passages:
Primary Text
Joshua 4:1–7 (NLT)
Discussion Questions
Point 1: Remember His Faithfulness
Key Scriptures
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think God instructed Israel to build a physical memorial instead of just telling them to remember?
- What are some “stones” God has placed in your life—moments where His faithfulness was undeniable?
- Why is it easier to remember our struggles than God’s deliverance?
Dig Deeper (Optional)
Leader Insight
Forgetting isn’t rebellion—it’s human. But unchecked forgetfulness leads to fear, doubt, and anxiety about the future.
Point 2: Remember to Resist
Key Scriptures
Discussion Questions
- What stands out to you about how Israel drifted away from God in Judges 2?
- Why do you think spiritual drift happens slowly rather than suddenly?
- What are some warning signs that you might be drifting instead of trusting?
Dig Deeper (Optional)
Leader Insight
Drift doesn’t start with rebellion—it starts with neglect. Remembering protects us from compromise.
Point 3: Remember to Respond
Key Scriptures
Discussion Questions
- How does remembering God’s past faithfulness help you take steps of faith today?
- Where might God be calling you to respond with courage in this new year?
- What would obedience look like for you if you truly believed God is with you?
Dig Deeper (Optional)
Leader Insight
Remembering isn’t passive—it’s fuel. God’s past work empowers present obedience.
Action Steps
- Personal Memorial: Write down 3 specific ways God showed His faithfulness this past year.
- Share the Story: Tell someone in your life about a moment God carried you through.
- Spiritual Reminder: Set a weekly phone reminder with a verse or prayer of gratitude.
- Step Forward: Identify one area where God is calling you to trust Him again—and take one small step.
Closing Prayer
God, thank You for being faithful when we forget.
Help us remember not just with our minds, but with our lives.
As we step into this new year, anchor us in what You’ve already done
so we can trust You with what’s ahead.
Give us courage to resist drift and faith to respond in obedience.
We trust You—again.
Amen.