Navigating The Way - Westward Waypoints
Navigating the Way – Week 4: Westward Waypoints
Waypoints mark our journey of faith: Accept, Belong, Contribute, and Disciple. Watch week 4 of our series Navigating The Way to see how these milestones help us know we’re on the right path and remind us that found people find people.
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Small Group Curriculum – Week 4
Series: Navigating The Way
Week 4: Westward – Waypoints
Focus: There are key waypoints that help us navigate our way back to God
Main Text: Paul’s journey (Acts 9, 26; 2 Timothy 2 & 4; Romans 12)
Waypoints: Accept, Belong, Contribute, Disciple
CONNECT: Opening Discussion or Activity
Opening Question:
What are some markers or landmarks that tell you you’re close to home or your destination (like a road sign, a store, or a building)?
Follow-up: What about in life—what milestones or waypoints stand out to you as turning points?
Optional Activity – “Life Timeline”
Ask group members to draw or list 3–5 spiritual “waypoints” in their life—moments where they sensed growth, redirection, or commitment.
Share one or two with the group and reflect on how God used that moment.
DISCOVER: Exploring the Message and Scriptures
Walk through each of the four waypoints from Paul’s life and apply them to your group.
1. ACCEPT – Jesus’ Love and Lordship
Acts 9:1–19; Acts 26:14
Paul didn’t find Jesus—Jesus found Paul. Even in rebellion, Jesus was pursuing him.
Paul accepted Jesus as Lord and responded in baptism. It was a marker, a shift.
Discussion:
Have you had a “Damascus Road” moment where God got your attention?
Why is baptism such a powerful act of acceptance?
2. BELONG – To the Body of Christ
Acts 9:26–28
After his conversion, Paul tried to join the church—but people were skeptical.
Barnabas spoke up for him. That moment helped Paul find community.
Discussion:
Why is belonging to a group or community essential in your spiritual journey?
Who has been a “Barnabas” in your life? Who can you be that for?
3. CONTRIBUTE – Live on Mission
Romans 12:4–8; 2 Timothy 4:6–8
Paul lived as a contributor, not a consumer. He gave everything to God’s mission.
He used his gifts, his time, and even his hardship to advance the gospel.
Discussion:
What are some ways you’re currently contributing to the mission of God?
Do you view your life as a mission field? Why or why not?
4. DISCIPLE – Help Others Find What Matters
2 Timothy 2:2
Paul discipled Timothy, Silas, Luke, Priscilla, Aquila, and many more.
Their waypoints became part of his legacy.
Discussion:
Who are you pouring into right now?
Who in your life could benefit from your spiritual investment?
RESPOND: Application & Challenge
1. Personal Reflection:
Which of the four waypoints—Accept, Belong, Contribute, Disciple—do you most need to take or grow in?
What is a “next step” for you this week?
2. Group Challenge:
Choose one group-based action to take this month (e.g., host a new group, start serving together, invite someone new, share your testimonies).
Consider having someone share their personal waypoint story next week.
3. Prayer Focus:
Pray for clarity about your own next spiritual waypoint.
Ask God to bring someone into your life this week who needs a Barnabas, a disciple-maker, or a friend.
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