The Life of Jesus: Luke 5:1-11
During this semester, we are going to be walking through Luke's gospel to gain a better understanding of Jesus, who he is and what he has done. In the app, under House Church, there is a tab labeled Luke resources that has additional resources for Luke and we will continue to add as time goes on.
** This gospel is written by Luke. Luke was an associate of the Apostle Paul who was likely a medical doctor, possibly from Antioch of Syria, who is not Jewish. Luke is distinct in that it is the longest gospel and that it has a sequel, Acts. Luke introduces Jesus and his ministry as well as how his ministry relates to the early church. His gospel highlights the activity of a powerful and faithful God through Jesus, the promised savior.
These questions are written to be used during our house church meetings. If you find yourself unable or attend a gathering this week we encourage you to use these questions at home to sink more deeply into this series.
Opening Questions:
Opening Questions:
1. When you think of following someone, what does that mean to you?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 5:1-11
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus? The crowds? Simon Peter?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 5:1-11
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus? The crowds? Simon Peter?
3. What is striking about Peter's response to Jesus' actions?
4. How is discipleship, the following and becoming more like Jesus, seen in this story?
5. How might this story build up your faith and trust in Jesus?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
1. How hard do you find it to submit your greatest area of competence to Jesus’ authority?Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
2. Describe a time when Jesus showed you he was far greater than your greatest competence. How
did this build your faith?
Prayer:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
- Next week all House Churches will gathering together for our Night of Worship from 630-730pm at Westlake. We will sing, pray, and learn more about what it means to worship the Lord. Childcare is available for kids in 2nd grade and younger.
- Sunday, January 28 at 9am is our first Church Family Meeting and Anniversary to celebrate 1 year in the school and all that God is doing. Breakfast and childcare provided.
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