Grow Group Questions - June 16, 2023
June 13, 2024 1:54 PM
GROW GROUP QUESTIONS
Announcement:
Talk about, as a group, how you can join with the church family for the Foster Care Ministry backpack drive.
Icebreaker: Have you ever been really lost on a trip? How did that feel? How did it feel when you found your way?
Sermon Discussion - Read Luke 15:11–32
Spend time in prayer, thanking God for His extravagant love and grace. Pray for those who are feeling lost and for opportunities to share God's love with them.
Announcement:
Talk about, as a group, how you can join with the church family for the Foster Care Ministry backpack drive.
Icebreaker: Have you ever been really lost on a trip? How did that feel? How did it feel when you found your way?
Sermon Discussion - Read Luke 15:11–32
- What stands out the most about this story? Why?
- What is your reaction to what the son did to his father in this story?
- In Luke 15:20b-24, what does the father's reaction to the return of his son tell us about God's character and his views of repentance and forgiveness?
- The older brother's reaction in Luke 15:25-32 highlights a different perspective. What can we learn from his response about self-righteousness and grace?
- How have you experienced the actions of the father in this story from your Heavenly Father in your own life?
- How does the concept of "spiritual agreements" relate to the younger son's belief about himself?
- Have you ever found yourself believing similar untruths about your identity?
- What are examples of lies or “spiritual agreements” that are often embraced by believers? Do you recognize any that you have made?
- How does God’s compassion help us challenge the lies that often define how we see ourselves, God, and others?
- What would it look like to live in God’s compassion and embrace daily?
Spend time in prayer, thanking God for His extravagant love and grace. Pray for those who are feeling lost and for opportunities to share God's love with them.