Root and Fruit: Dealing with the "heart" of the issue

1. Ps. 139:13; 100:3; Eph. 2:10; Rom. 5:8. While we all agree to the truth that “God loves us,” - what do these verses teach us about WHY and HOW God loves us?

2. How would you answer the question: “what does God desire of me?” and how would you describe His plans for you? Cf Jer. 29:11; Matt. 7; James 1:17

3. Dive Deep: what are some challenges you’re facing, and what do you see as the heart issues that are behind them (good or bad)? How can you strengthen your “root” to encourage the growth of good fruit?

4. Is there anything in particular that stood out to you from this passage?