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We are not here to make the world a better place, We are not here to show the world we are better than this place. We're here to make it easier for people to know Jesus and to lead them into growing relationship with Jesus. To go and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

The value of a person is determined not by our own perception, measurements, background or any other way the world measures it but is determined by God.

Authority in your life is either given or taken, the choice really is up to you… Jesus already has authority over all life but it is up to you to give Him Lordship of and in your life. Either you give it to Jesus or it’s taken by the enemy of your soul.

Point: Jesus never promised trouble free life but He did promise that no matter what He’ll always be with us in it. Scripture: Luke 8:22-25 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Comprehension: In your own words, summarize what is happening in this story. How would you describe this to someone who has never read it? Interpretation: Why do you think Jesus asked them, “Where is your faith”? How did the disciples lack faith in this situation? Explain. Application: Have you ever experienced a situation where you lacked faith? How did you respond? How did it turn out in the end? Comprehension: Not every “life-storm” we face will turn out ok. What are some of God’s promises we can rest in, even when storms don’t let up? Interpretation: What does this story teach us about the character of Jesus? Application: After reading thi

Point: We have been made family by a different blood: the blood of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Luke 8:19-21 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: What is the difference between Jesus’ blood family and His spiritual family? Explain. Jesus says that His family are those who “hear the Word of God and do it”. How does God’s Word make us family? Explain. Read James 1:22-25. As God’s family, what does it look like to put ourselves under God’s Word in submission? Read John 13:34-35. One proof that we are part of God’s family is our love for God and for each other. What should “family love” look like in the church? How is it different from your blood family? How is it similar? How can we learn from Jesus about how to treat our church family? Explain/give examples. What do you need to work on this week to be a better brother/sist

Is Christianity something you put on or Is Christ Someone you've allowed in? People need to see Jesus in you. It is way too easy to simply try and see what other Christians look like and follow the crowd rather than Christ. A life in Christ will reflect the Life of Christ.

Point: Kingdom People Produce Kingdom Fruit. Scripture: Luke 8:4-15 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Comprehension: In this parable, who does the sower represent? What does the seed represent? What do the different soils represent? Interpretation: Explain the difference between each of the 4 soil/heart types. How would you describe these 4 types of people in your own words? Application: Which of the 4 soil types best represents your heart right now? Be honest and specific. Interpretation: Who or what is it that tills and shapes our hearts into good soil so that the Word of God can take root? Explain your answer. Application: Practically, how can you go about examining your heart to see which type of soil you are? Application: How can this group pray for you? How can we help you stay ready to hear and receive the

Point: There are so many debates on who should be “allowed” to lead in and from the church and we can lose all kinds of time discussing and debating over it. There is a much easier way, look at Jesus then look in the mirror and ask the question, “What will it take for me to be a leader worth following?”. Answer the question and then lead.

Point: In Grace, we come to Jesus, love Jesus, and worship Jesus. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Interpretation: What does this passage of Scripture tell us about the grace of God? Comprehension: How does the woman in this story approach Jesus in boldness and humility? Application: Practically, what does it look like for us to come to Jesus in boldness and humility? Give examples. Interpretation: Read verses 41-43. What does this parable teach us about our sin and Jesus’ forgiveness? Interpretation: How does understanding your sin and Jesus’ forgiveness lead to an authentic love for Jesus? Explain. Interpretation: How does an authentic love for Jesus lead to a life of worship? Comprehension: Read verses 44-47. How does this woman serve Jesus? Honor Jesus? Sacrifice for Jesus? Applica

In our search for God, We still haven't found what we are looking for because we are constantly looking in the mirror to find Him. The more we try to create God in our own image the more we will be unsatisfied by God and disillusioned with God. Looking for the truth of requires more than you might think.

Point: When you think you’ve had enough, ask yourself: Is Jesus really enough? Scripture: Luke 7:18-23 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Comprehension: What is happening in this passage? What sticks out? Have each group member summarize the story in their own words. Interpretation: What do you think John is asking Jesus in verse 19? What’s the point of his question? Explain. Interpretation: Why is it so easy to question God or even doubt Him when in the middle of a crisis? Explain. Interpretation: In verse 22, Jesus reminds John of all the ways He is working. Why is it important to remember everything that God has done when we are going through trials? Interpretation: Why do you think Jesus says, “blessed is the one who is not offended by me”? Explain. Application: How do you tend to respond when Jesus doesn’t com

God can be amazed at either our faith or our unbelief. His amazement at our faith & humility should be the goal. We should constantly be working towards increasing our faith and humility in response to what Jesus has done for us.

Point: Jesus sees us, shows compassion, and crosses the line. Scripture: Luke 7:11-17 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Comprehension: Read Luke 7:11-17. What do we know about the woman in this story? What was her circumstance? How would the death of her son have affected her economically and in this culture? Explain. Comprehension: Jesus responded to this woman in three ways in verses 13 and 14. What were those responses and why are they important to consider? Explain your answer. Comprehension: Jesus’ compassion on the widow led to a significant miracle in raising the dead boy to life. How did the two crowds respond? Interpretation: When it says that Jesus saw the woman and had compassion on her, what do you think that means? What does Jesus’ compassion look like? Interpretation: Why do you think Jesus told the wo

Point: Jesus always has something to say. The question is: Are we listening? Scripture: Luke 6:43-49; Matthew 15:18-20; Galatians 5:22-25 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: Comprehension: Read Luke 6:43-49. According to Jesus, how can you differentiate between one tree and another? How can you know if a house has a good foundation or a bad one? Why is this important? Explain. Comprehension: Now Read Matthew 15:18-20. What does this passage teach us about our hearts? How does this passage relate to and support our passage in Luke 6? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Jesus ends his tree/fruit parable with “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” What do our hearts, words, and actions have to do with fruit on a tree? Explain. Interpretation: How do our words and actions reveal what we worship in our hearts

You can’t love like Jesus without knowing the mercy of Jesus.

Point: As followers of Christ, we are called to live superior to the world in our love for the people of this world. Scripture: Luke 6:27-36 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 6:27-36 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? What are the highlights as you see them? Comprehension: What is the reward for living out this teaching (vs.35)? Explain. Comprehension: What are five commands that Jesus gives in verses 27-31? Interpretation: What do you think Jesus is trying to communicate to His disciples in this passage? What principles does He want them to learn? Explain your answer. Interpretation: In what ways is Jesus being counter-cultural in this teaching? Application: What does this passage teach us about God? His character? The way

Point: Everyone is looking for something, but TRUE blessings come when you seek first HIS Kingdom.

Point: God is calling you to something greater. Scripture: Luke 6:12-17 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 6:12-17 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? Paint the picture for us - what does the scene and context look like? Comprehension: Comprehension: Who are the three different “groups” of people in this passage? Comprehension: What is a disciple? Explain. Comprehension: What is an apostle? Explain. Interpretation: Why do you think Jesus needed to get alone and pray all night before choosing His apostles? Explain. Interpretation: What is the difference between followers of Jesus (great multitude of people - vs. 17), disciples of Jesus (great crowd of His disciples - vs.17), and apostles of Jesus (vs.13)? Explain. Interpretat

Point: Is there ever a wrong time to do the right thing? After being faced with the hurt or need of another, too often we look back wishing we would have done something different or even at all. How can we be sure to know what to do if anything, when the next opportunity to help comes along? Maybe one simple question might help...

Point: If you read the Word to understand the Word, you would be led by the Word instead of trying to lead the Word. Scripture: Luke 6:1-5; Cross Reference - Mark 2:23-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 6:1-5 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? Comprehension: Read Exodus 20:8-10. Do you see the Sabbath law being broken here in Luke 6? Explain. Comprehension: What exactly were the Pharisees upset about? Explain. Interpretation: When it came to reading God’s Law (His Word), how did the Pharisees miss God’s heart? Why were they reading it wrong? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Read 1 Samuel 21:1-6. Why do you think Jesus used this story to make His point? What was the point Jesus was trying to make? Explain