Elevated to Exhibit His Glory
🥅 Goal: To explore how God chooses and lifts up the humble over the obvious candidates, and to encourage us to trust His perspective rather than our own.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Opening Prayer:
"Lord, we come before You acknowledging that Your ways are higher than ours. Open our hearts to see how You value humility and call the lowly. Give us courage to trust Your perspective today. In Jesus’ name, amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
Share a time when someone underestimated you, or you underestimated yourself, and how that experience shaped your confidence or faith.

God’s Pattern in the Old Testament
📖 1 Samuel 16:7
💬 Discussion: How have you found yourself judging situations or people by outward appearances rather than seeking God’s heart?

📖 Judges 6:15
💬 Discussion: What is one way you can step out in faith this week despite feeling inadequate?

God’s Upside-Down Kingdom in the New Testament
📖 Luke 1:52
💬 Discussion: How does knowing that God’s kingdom upends human values change your outlook on success and status?

📖 1 Corinthians 1:26–29
💬 Discussion: How do these verses challenge your view of what qualifies someone for God’s work?

Trusting God’s Perspective Today
📖 1 Peter 5:6
💬 Discussion: In what area of life do you need to surrender control and trust His timing?

📖 Amos 7:14–15
💬 Discussion: How can you discern God’s voice amid competing expectations?

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway:
God consistently lifts up the humble and unlikely, inviting us to trust His upside-down kingdom over the world’s standards.

⚡ Challenge:
This week, identify one area where you feel unqualified or overlooked, and take a concrete step of faith trusting God’s perspective rather than your own.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"Father, thank You for Your upside-down kingdom where the humble are exalted. Help us to surrender our agendas, trust Your timing, and step out in faith where we feel weak. Lift us in Your perfect time and use our ordinary lives for Your extraordinary purposes. In Jesus’ name, amen."