10-Week Study & Discussion Guide

Just Do Something

by Kevin DeYoung·72 discussion questions

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Week 1 — FreeRead the Introduction of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:1–2.

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1.DeYoung opens by describing a generation of young Christians who are stuck — unable to commit to a church, a career, a city, or a relationship because they are waiting for God's clear direction. How much do you recognize yourself or people you know in that description?

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Kevin DeYoung's Just Do Something is a refreshingly direct challenge to one of the most paralyzing problems facing Christians today: the endless, anxious search for God's "perfect will" for every decision in life. DeYoung argues that the hyper-spiritual approach — waiting for a sign, looking for a fleece, journaling and praying until unmistakable divine direction arrives — is neither biblically required nor spiritually healthy. Instead, he points readers to what Scripture actually says: God has already revealed His moral will in His Word, He is sovereign over all our choices, and He calls us to love Him, obey His commands, and then get on with our lives. The result is a short, punchy book that is as freeing as it is convicting.

This study guide is designed for small groups or individual use over ten weeks (including a Review & Reflection week). The rhythm is simple: read the assigned chapter before your meeting, spend some time journaling your honest reactions, and then work through the discussion questions together — or alone, if you are studying individually. The questions are arranged to follow the arc of the chapter, moving from comprehension to personal application to broader theological reflection. You do not need a theology degree to engage them well; you need only a willingness to be honest about where you have been stuck and open to what Scripture says.

By the end of this guide, you should walk away with a clearer, more biblically grounded understanding of God's will — what He has actually promised to reveal, and what He has graciously left to your own sanctified judgment. More practically, you may find yourself freed from the guilt and paralysis that come with waiting for a sign that was never coming, and newly equipped to make decisions with confidence, wisdom, and faith. The goal is not recklessness, but maturity — the kind of settled, forward-moving faithfulness that glorifies God and serves others.

Week 1: Introduction — Our Approach to God's Will

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Read the Introduction of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:1–2.

Before diving into DeYoung's argument, it helps to take an honest look at how you have personally approached decision-making — and whether that approach has served you well.

2.The publisher description says that God's plan for our lives is already revealed: to love Him, obey His Word, and after that, 'do what we like.' Does that statement strike you as liberating, alarming, or both? Why?

3.DeYoung distinguishes between God's sovereign will (what He has decreed will happen), His moral will (what He has commanded in Scripture), and His individual will (a specific blueprint for each person's life). Which of these three categories do most Christians seem to be most focused on when they talk about 'finding God's will'?

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Week 2: Chapter 1 — Mobile Phones, Frozen Chosen, and the In-Between

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Read Chapter 1 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Ecclesiastes 11:4–6; James 4:13–15.

1.DeYoung describes the curious phenomenon of young adults who are 'deeply committed to Christian community' but never actually commit to a local church. What does he suggest is at the root of that inconsistency?

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Week 3: Chapter 2 — The Idol of Certainty

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Read Chapter 2 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Hebrews 11:8; Romans 8:28.

1.DeYoung argues that the demand for a clear, specific word from God before making a decision can itself become a form of idolatry — the idol of certainty. What does he mean by that, and do you think that's a fair charge?

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Week 4: Chapter 3 — What God Wills

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Read Chapter 3 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:16–18; Ephesians 5:17; Micah 6:8.

1.DeYoung explains that when the New Testament uses the phrase 'the will of God,' it almost always refers to God's moral will — specific commands and character qualities He calls every believer to — rather than an individual blueprint. Which specific passages does he point to, and how does that realization land for you?

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Week 5: Chapter 4 — Ye Old Wives' Tale and Other Dubious Guidance Methods

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Read Chapter 4 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Isaiah 8:19–20; 2 Timothy 3:16–17.

1.DeYoung reviews several common guidance methods: open and closed doors, fleeces, inner voices, dreams, signs, and circumstantial confirmation. Which of these have you personally relied on, and what was the result?

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Week 6: Chapter 5 — The God Who Is There

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Read Chapter 5 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Psalm 139:1–16; Daniel 4:35; Ephesians 1:11.

1.DeYoung anchors his entire argument in the doctrine of God's sovereignty. In your own words, how does believing that God is truly sovereign — working 'all things according to the counsel of His will' (Ephesians 1:11) — change the emotional temperature of making a big decision?

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Week 7: Chapter 6 — Wisdom: Tastes Like Chicken

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Read Chapter 6 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Proverbs 2:1–11; James 1:5; Psalm 37:4.

1.DeYoung's answer to 'how do I make decisions?' is, essentially, 'get wisdom.' What does he mean by wisdom in the biblical sense? How is wisdom different from intelligence, information, or a feeling of peace?

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Week 8: Chapter 7 — Passion and Priorities

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Read Chapter 7 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Colossians 3:17; Matthew 22:37–39; 1 Corinthians 10:31.

1.DeYoung is somewhat skeptical of the modern Christian advice to 'find your passion and follow it.' What concerns does he raise about this framework? Do you think his concerns are valid?

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Week 9: Chapter 8 — Just Do Something

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Read Chapter 8 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Deuteronomy 29:29; Acts 16:6–10; Philippians 4:11–13.

1.Deuteronomy 29:29 says, 'The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.' DeYoung uses this verse as a kind of summary text for the whole book. How does it capture his main argument?

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Week 10: Review & Reflection

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Review your notes and journal entries from the entire book. Re-read any chapter that was especially significant to you.

1.Looking back across the whole book, what was the single most significant idea or chapter for you? What made it land so hard?

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