Message Details

• Sermon Series Name: OneLife
• Message Title: Insight from Spiritual Explorers
• Short Summary: In this message, we explored how Jesus' parables in Luke 15 illustrate God's relentless pursuit of us and His desire for a relationship with each individual. The message challenges us to reflect God's heart by extending love and compassion to others, especially those outside the church, through attentive listening and understanding.

Icebreaker Question

• If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and why? How do you think that conversation would go?

Review of the Previous Week’s "I Will" Statement

• Reflect on your commitment from last week: I will pray for God to change my heart for the one he has placed in my life. What challenges did you face in fulfilling it? How did you see God at work in your life as you pursued this commitment?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. Reflecting on the Message:
   • The message highlighted the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son in Luke 15. How do these stories illustrate God's love and pursuit of us? Share a time when you felt pursued by God or when you pursued someone with God's love.
   • Context: Luke 15 shows God's joy in finding the lost.
   • Life Application: Consider how you can reflect God's pursuit in your relationships this week.
2. Understanding Others:
   • The message emphasized the importance of listening to understand others. Describe a time when you felt truly heard. How did that impact your relationship with the listener?
   • Context: Colossians 4:5-6 urges us to be wise and gracious in our interactions.
   • Life Application: Identify someone in your life who needs to be heard and plan to reach out to them this week.
3. Barriers to Listening:
   • What are some barriers that prevent you from listening well to others? How can you overcome these barriers to better reflect Christ's love?
   • Context: The message noted that failing to listen can lead to losing influence and the privilege of sharing Jesus.
   • Life Application: Commit to removing one barrier to listening in your interactions this week.
4. Experiencing God's Grace:
   • Share a story of when you experienced God's grace through someone else's actions or words. How did that experience shape your understanding of God's love?
   • Context: The message calls us to let our conversations be full of grace.
   • Life Application: Think of a way to extend grace to someone who may not expect it.
5. Engaging with Non-Believers:
   • The message included conversations with non-believers. How can we create safe spaces for spiritual conversations with those who don't share our faith?
   • Context: Jesus engaged with people from all walks of life, showing love and compassion.
   • Life Application: Plan a specific action to engage someone outside your faith community in a meaningful conversation.

This Week’s "I Will" Statement

• This week, I will intentionally listen to someone outside my usual circle, seeking to understand their perspective and show them God's love through my attentiveness.

Prayer Prompts

1. Prayer Requests: Begin by asking group members to share any personal prayer requests.
2. Pray for Open Hearts: Ask God to open our hearts to listen well and understand others, reflecting His love in our interactions.
3. Pray for Opportunities: Pray for opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with those who may not know Christ, and for the courage to share His love authentically.

Rewatch the Message

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