Week 1: The Past

January 2 & 5

  • Who will I be in 5 years?

  • Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

  • Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.

  • Ephesians 2:10

  • Who is God calling us to be and how do we live it out over the next 5 years?

  • Put your past, pain, and sin in its place.

  • Hebrews 12:1

    1. Refuse to drag your pain, your past, and your sin, into your future.

    2. 4 Layers of Sin:

      1. Gross Sins

      2. Conscious Sins

      3. Unconscious Sins

      4. Trust Structures

    3. Hebrews 12:2

  • Don’t run away, run toward Jesus.

  • Do the work.

  • Dealing with your pain, your past, and your sin is not going to be easy but there is hope and it is worth it!

  • Philippians 3:13-14

  • You in 5 years will thank God and you for dealing with ________.

[d]Group questions

  1. Vision for the Future:

    Proverbs 29:18 speaks about the importance of having vision. How does having a clear, God-inspired vision shape who you want to become in the next five years?

  2. Dealing with the Past:

    Hebrews 12:1 encourages us to “strip off every weight that slows us down.” What pain, past experiences, or sins might be weighing you down? How can you begin to address these areas in community and prayer?

  3. The Layers of Sin:

    Reflect on the four layers of sin (gross, conscious, unconscious, and trust structures). Which of these resonates with you as an area God might be calling you to examine and address?

  4. Running Toward Jesus:

    Hebrews 12:2 calls us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we run the race of faith. What practical ways can you “run toward Jesus” in 2025? Are there habits, disciplines, or relationships that need to change to help you stay focused on Him?

  5. You in 5 years:

    How can your group support one another in leaving the past behind and striving toward the heavenly prize? What specific steps can the group take to foster accountability and encouragement to be who God has called you to be in the next 5 years?