Date: 2025-11-07

AO: 3rd-f

Q: Schnitzel

PAX: Sharpie, Mr Rogers, Pinto, Web, Schnitzel

FNGs: None

COUNT: 5

CONDITIONS: Brisk but good.

WARMUP:

Praying

THE THANG:

“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord of Hosts. — Zechariah 4:6

This week we unpacked Zechariah’s vision of Joshua the High Priest standing before God — filthy, accused, and then made clean.

Then we moved into the image of the golden lampstand continually fueled by oil from two olive trees — a powerful reminder that our strength doesn’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected to the Source.

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Key Takeaways

? The Lamp = You

You were made to burn bright in your home, work, and relationships — but you can’t produce your own fuel.

?️ The Oil = The Holy Spirit

The flame only burns when there’s oil. Stay connected to God’s presence — the supply never runs out.

? The Light = Impact

The light isn’t for you — it’s for the world around you. Men filled with the Spirit light the way for others.

? The Flow = Grace in Motion

The Spirit doesn’t just start the work; He sustains it. No striving. No burnout. Just grace.

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Discussion Highlights

• What areas of your life have been running on empty oil?

• How do you keep your “lamp” burning when life feels dark or heavy?

• What does it look like to let God’s Spirit flow through you instead of trying to manufacture results?

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Final Challenge

“Every man is a lamp — built to burn bright.

Don’t live on yesterday’s oil. Stay connected, stay filled, stay shining.”

MARY:

Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

– Spartan Race this coming weekend

– Roadside clean up @ Scrooge tomorrow

– 5K Race coming

PRAYER REQUEST:

Pray for the men across communities to step and chase after something greater than themselves!

BOM:

Schnitzel

MOLESKIN:

Men — lamps don’t light themselves.

You can trim the wick and strike the match, but without oil, the flame won’t last.

Zechariah reminds us it’s not by might or power, but by God’s Spirit.

When your light feels dim, don’t push harder — plug back into the Source.

God doesn’t just spark your fire — He sustains it.

Stay connected, stay filled, and let your light burn bright again.