The Life of Jesus: Luke 15:1-10
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.
4. What is the joy experienced in being found and what is the joy experienced in the finding of the lost?
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. What are situations that cause you anxiety or to worry?
2. Do you consider yourself an anxious person or a worry wart? Why or why not?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 15:1-10
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. Jesus told the grumbling Pharisees a parable about a lost sheep and another about a lost coin. What is God concerned about? What do we learn about His heart for people?
3. How are the Pharisees just as lost as the sinners they despised?Read and Reflect: Read Luke 15:1-10
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. Jesus told the grumbling Pharisees a parable about a lost sheep and another about a lost coin. What is God concerned about? What do we learn about His heart for people?
4. What is the joy experienced in being found and what is the joy experienced in the finding of the lost?
5. What is difficult or encouraging about this passage?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
- What do we learn about God’s responsibility vs. man’s responsibility in regard to salvation from these two parables?
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:
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