KE Group Questions
Week of August 10, 2025


Summary
In this sermon from the 'Radical Change' series, Pastor Josh explores Hosea 14, focusing on the theme of Radical Healing. He emphasizes that true healing begins with radical repentance and a complete return to God. The message highlights how sin brings us down, but confession and surrender lead to God's healing and restoration. Pastor Josh uses several passages from Hosea to illustrate that God alone can heal our waywardness, and that we must depend solely on Him rather than worldly solutions or idols.

Ice Breaker
Share about a time when you tried to fix something yourself but eventually had to call in an expert. What made you finally decide to get help?

Key Verses
  • Hosea 14:1-2
  • Hosea 14:4
  • Hosea 10:13
  • Hosea 14:8

Questions
  • Pastor Josh said, 'Sin keeps us in darkness. The way out of sin, the way out of darkness, the way back into the light, is confession.' How have you experienced this truth in your own life?
  • The sermon mentions that 'God cannot heal what we don't surrender.' What areas of your life might you be holding back from God's healing touch, and why?
  • In Hosea 14:3, we read 'Assyria cannot save us, nor can our war horses.' What are some modern equivalents of 'Assyria' or 'war horses' that people turn to instead of God?
  • Pastor Josh used the illustration of dirty and clean rags to demonstrate how God cleanses us. How does this visual help you understand the process of being cleansed by God's Word?
  • The sermon states that 'flourishing is an inside job.' How does internal healing lead to external flourishing in your experience?
  • Hosea 14:8 says, 'Your fruitfulness comes from me.' How does depending on God rather than yourself produce different fruit in your life?
  • Pastor Josh mentioned that 'out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.' How does what comes out of your mouth during stressful times reveal what's in your heart?
  • The sermon describes two paths: the path of the wise and the path of the fool. What practical steps can you take to ensure you're walking on God's path daily?

Life Application
This week, commit to a daily practice of surrender and healing. Each morning, take 5-10 minutes to identify any areas where you're still holding onto control, hurt, or sin. Write these down, then physically tear up the paper as a symbol of surrendering these things to God. Follow this with reading a passage from Scripture (perhaps from Hosea or Psalms) that speaks of God's healing and restoration. Ask God to wash you with His Word and transform you from the inside out. Notice how this daily practice affects your responses to challenges throughout the day.

Key Takeaways
  • Radical healing begins with radical repentance and a complete return to God.
  • God cannot heal what we don't surrender; we must be willing to face our pain and give it to Him.
  • Nothing in this world can truly heal us or change us—only Jesus can provide lasting transformation.
  • When we're healed internally, we naturally begin to flourish externally and bear the fruit of the Spirit.
  • We must choose daily which path to walk—the path of wisdom (God's ways) or the path of foolishness (our own ways).

Importance  of KE Groups

Growing spiritually takes a daily personal walk with God and a gathering together in fellowship with other believers.

Our corporate gathering is for equipping the saints, but meeting in small groups allows regular individual
participation so that personal needs can be addressed.

Small groups also foster growth in ministering the gifts of the Holy Spirit, accountability, and the support
necessary to be a healthy member of the family of God.

The leadership of Praise Tabernacle has encouraged group leaders to be missional and evangelistic
in their approach to leading these groups.

The ultimate goal is Kingdom Expansion.

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GROUP LOCATIONS


Egg Harbor Township
Wednesday Nights @ 6:30 pm - Andy & Lori Holman's home -
108 Glenrock Road, EHT, NJ 08234

1st & 3rd Wednesday Nights @ 7:00 pm - Terry & Sue Luma's home -
201 Huron Ave. EHT, NJ 08234 \

Mays Landing
1st Wednesdays, 7 pm - Host: Pastor Josh & Loraine Kennedy;
46 Chancellor Park Dr. Mays Landing,

3rd Wednesdays, 7 pm - Host: Matt & Elise Lukas;
8 Homewood Court, Mays Landing

4th Wednesday, 7 pm - Host: Caleb & Tahlia Wilkes;
4752 Summersweet Dr. Mays Landing

Reach out to Pastor Josh if you have any questions: (609) 402-8869

Egg Harbor City
2nd & 4th Wednesday Nights @  6:30pm - Eddie Aponte's home -
6036 Chestnut St., Mays Landing, (609) 517-0165

Ocean View
Sunday Nights (Every 1st & 3rd) @ 6pm - Joanne Utt's Home  -
2058 Route 9 Unit 413, Ocean View.  (609) 892-7651