Integrity | June 25 – July 1, 2017
Series Big Idea
Though Joseph lived through so many messed up experiences, the Lord was with him and his life became a model of integrity and grace.
Message Big Idea
Deciding now to do the right thing later can help us live a life of integrity.
Scripture
Ice Breaker
If you were running for public office, what would your campaign slogan be?
Bible Discussion
1. Read Genesis 39:1-23, what stood out to you? What did you notice for the first time?
2. What values did Joseph demonstrate?
3. Read Genesis 37:2-10. How has Joseph changed from last week’s teenage Joseph to this week’s Joseph?
Life Application
4. When you hear the word “integrity,” who comes to mind? What does the word integrity mean to you?
5. Have you ever been in a situation that challenged your integrity? Explain.
6. For Joseph, being faithful became a habit, a way of living — one “next right thing” at a time. What are some ways that our incremental choices lead to big choices?
7. Is there somewhere in your life where you could make incremental changes/choices this week? What’s something that you can do right now?
Challenge
Spend some time this week thinking about how integrity affects every aspect of our lives. Integrity isn’t just not doing bad things; it can also be actively seeking out good things to do. What are some ways you could act with anticipatory integrity this week?
