Opening Question: How do you like to be treated, and why?
Read Luke 14:1-14 as a group, and again by yourselves.
Word list:
Sabbath – last day of the week, the day of rest.
Pharisees – religious leaders.
the Law – Jewish law that said you had to rest on the Sabbath.
feast – party.
disabled – when you can’t do something physically.
blessed – happy.
right with God – in a right relationship with God through faith.
rise from the dead – when people stand before God to receive His judgment.
Discussion questions:
1. What are some observations we can make from these verses?
2. Why do you think the Pharisees were silent, and what do you guess they were thinking?
3. What are some do’s and don’ts, according to Jesus?
4. What does verse 11 mean to you?
5. Are you looking forward to being paid back by God? Why or why not?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Friday, July 18th
Opening Question: Have you ever been locked out of your house or apartment? What did you do?
Luke 13:22-30
22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching the people. He was on his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them, 24 "Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you, many will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 "The owner of the house will get up and close the door. Then you will stand outside knocking and begging. You will say, 'Sir, open the door for us.' But he will answer, 'I don't know you. And I don't know where you come from.' 26 "Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you. You taught in our streets.' 27 "But he will reply, 'I don't know you. And I don't know where you come from. Get away from me, all you who do evil!' 28 "You will sob and grind your teeth when you see those who are in God's kingdom. You will see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets there. But you yourselves will be thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south. They will take their places at the feast in God's kingdom. 30 Then the last will be first. And the first will be last. "
Definitions:
saved -- rescued from God’s judgment and made right with Him.
sob -- to cry
grind – to press together tightly.
God’s kingdom -- heaven, where God rules, and which will come down to earth when Jesus returns.
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob -- the founding fathers of Judaism, the religion of the Jews.
prophets -- men who spoke God’s word to the Jews, the people of Israel.
east, west, north, south -- people from all the different nations of the world.
feast -- a big dinner party, like after a wedding.
the last / the first -- the non-Jews and the Jews (the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob).
Questions:
1. What’s happening in the story Jesus tells about the narrow door?
2. Who does the owner represent? And the door? And the people knocking?
3. What does it means to “know” Jesus, and why do we have to “know” him to enter heaven?
4. Are you saved? If so, how does that affect your daily life?
5. How can we be saved?
Luke 13:22-30
22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching the people. He was on his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to them, 24 "Try very hard to enter through the narrow door. I tell you, many will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 "The owner of the house will get up and close the door. Then you will stand outside knocking and begging. You will say, 'Sir, open the door for us.' But he will answer, 'I don't know you. And I don't know where you come from.' 26 "Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you. You taught in our streets.' 27 "But he will reply, 'I don't know you. And I don't know where you come from. Get away from me, all you who do evil!' 28 "You will sob and grind your teeth when you see those who are in God's kingdom. You will see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets there. But you yourselves will be thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south. They will take their places at the feast in God's kingdom. 30 Then the last will be first. And the first will be last. "
Definitions:
saved -- rescued from God’s judgment and made right with Him.
sob -- to cry
grind – to press together tightly.
God’s kingdom -- heaven, where God rules, and which will come down to earth when Jesus returns.
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob -- the founding fathers of Judaism, the religion of the Jews.
prophets -- men who spoke God’s word to the Jews, the people of Israel.
east, west, north, south -- people from all the different nations of the world.
feast -- a big dinner party, like after a wedding.
the last / the first -- the non-Jews and the Jews (the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob).
Questions:
1. What’s happening in the story Jesus tells about the narrow door?
2. Who does the owner represent? And the door? And the people knocking?
3. What does it means to “know” Jesus, and why do we have to “know” him to enter heaven?
4. Are you saved? If so, how does that affect your daily life?
5. How can we be saved?
Friday, July 11, 2008
Friday, July 11th
Opening Question: What are some things you worry about sometimes?
Read Luke 12:22-31 out loud as a group, and then again silently, making observations.
Word List:
disciples – followers or students.
ravens – big black birds like the noisy ones we have in Seattle.
crops – the fruit or vegetables that farmers grow.
lilies – common, but beautiful, flowers.
Solomon – the richest king in the history of Israel.
ungodly – not caring about God.
Discussion Questions:
1. Why do we spend so much time worrying?
2. What does Jesus compare his disciples with, and why?
3. According to Jesus, what is the solution for worry? (clue: verse 28)
4. What does God’s kingdom have to do with worry? And faith?
5. How do we “put God’s kingdom first”?
Read Luke 12:22-31 out loud as a group, and then again silently, making observations.
Word List:
disciples – followers or students.
ravens – big black birds like the noisy ones we have in Seattle.
crops – the fruit or vegetables that farmers grow.
lilies – common, but beautiful, flowers.
Solomon – the richest king in the history of Israel.
ungodly – not caring about God.
Discussion Questions:
1. Why do we spend so much time worrying?
2. What does Jesus compare his disciples with, and why?
3. According to Jesus, what is the solution for worry? (clue: verse 28)
4. What does God’s kingdom have to do with worry? And faith?
5. How do we “put God’s kingdom first”?
Friday, July 4, 2008
Friday, July 4th
Some verses from the Bible about freedom.
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners. He wants me to free those who are beaten down.
John 8:32, 36
Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free. If the Son of Man sets you free, you will really be free.
Romans 6:18; 8:2; 8:20, 21
You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to right living. I am now controlled by the law of the Holy Spirit. That law gives me life because of what Christ Jesus has done. It has set me free from the law of sin that brings death. The created world was bound to fail. But God planned to set the created world free. He didn't want it to rot away. Instead, he wanted it to have the same glorious freedom that his children have.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Holy Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is also there.
Galatians 5:1, 13
Christ has set us free. He wants us to enjoy freedom. So stand firm. Don't let the chains of slavery hold you again. My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don't use your freedom as an excuse to live in sin. Instead, serve one another in love.
James 1:25
Take a good look at the perfect law that gives freedom. Keep looking at it. Don't forget what you've heard, but do what the law says. Then you will be blessed in what you do.
Revelation 1:5
Give glory and power to the One who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us.
Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners. He wants me to free those who are beaten down.
John 8:32, 36
Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free. If the Son of Man sets you free, you will really be free.
Romans 6:18; 8:2; 8:20, 21
You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to right living. I am now controlled by the law of the Holy Spirit. That law gives me life because of what Christ Jesus has done. It has set me free from the law of sin that brings death. The created world was bound to fail. But God planned to set the created world free. He didn't want it to rot away. Instead, he wanted it to have the same glorious freedom that his children have.
2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Holy Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is also there.
Galatians 5:1, 13
Christ has set us free. He wants us to enjoy freedom. So stand firm. Don't let the chains of slavery hold you again. My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don't use your freedom as an excuse to live in sin. Instead, serve one another in love.
James 1:25
Take a good look at the perfect law that gives freedom. Keep looking at it. Don't forget what you've heard, but do what the law says. Then you will be blessed in what you do.
Revelation 1:5
Give glory and power to the One who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us.
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