THE ELEVATION CHURCH

CONNECT GROUP OUTLINE (January 2024, Week 4)

Opening Prayer, Worship, Testimony, Fun Activity & Feedback from Last Meeting
THEME: The Eagle Believer Psalms 3:1-3 NKJV
TITLE: Lifted Above Obstacles 1. Lord, how they have
ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: Psalms 31: 1-3 increased who trouble
me!
Opening Statement:
The eagle is a symbol of strength, freedom and renewal. It is one of the most outstanding birds in God’s bird
2. Many are they who
kingdom, so much that God compares the believer to the eagle. The characteristics of the eagle are fascinating;
rise up against me. Many
the eagle is bold, strong, incredibly swift, dwells on rocks and the high places of the earth. The eagle is a devoted
are they who say of me,
parent and a reliable mate, confident enough to stand in the face of life’s storms. It has intensely sharp eyes, able
to sense the thermal currents of a coming storm and has inbuilt capacity to lift and soar above it. “There is no help for him
in God.”
In 2024 we are airborne: we will not be limited by the barriers and obstacles that contain and constrain at lower
altitudes. In Christ, we are raised up with Jesus to high places in God. 3. But You, O Lord, are a
shield for me, My glory
Question for Discussion:
and the One who lifts up
Have you ever felt weighed down by the challenges of life, as if you were unable to rise above them? How does
my head.
the imagery of the eagle inspire you to approach difficulties in your faith journey?

Personal Reflection:
In Isaiah 40:31, we find a powerful promise that echoes the spirit of the eagle believer: "But those who hope in the
Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk
and not be faint." The eagle believer draws strength from their hope in the Lord, allowing them to mount up with
wings of faith and conquer the trials that seek to hinder their spiritual journey. Consider the challenges you
currently face. Are they weighing you down, or are you relying on the Lord's strength to soar above them? Take a
moment to reflect on specific instances where you have experienced the Lord's renewal and empowerment in the
face of adversity.
Team Activity
Discuss some of the attributes of the eagle and develop together a confession of faith, highlighting the abilities of
the eagle and adopt this as a confession throughout the week in the group.

Prayer Focus:
1. Pray against things that limit lifting: offense, bitterness, pride, laziness, mediocrity, not sowing your seed,
spiritual emptiness, fear, the spirit of heaviness and any evidence of the work of the flesh.
2. Pray for those who need strength to overcome something or go through a difficult time.
3. Pray for strength to believe in the goodness of God and His commitment to seeing you through a difficult
time.