Radical Love of Jesus
The Gospels
Zacchaeus
May 4, 2021 • Pastor Jackson Garrell • Luke 19:1–9
This Bible study will explore the radical love of Jesus by looking at the story of a tax collector named Zacchaeus in the Gospel of Luke. Discussion Guide: Ice Breaker: Introduce yourself and share this week's highs and lows (the best part of your week and the lowest part of your week). Q1: What's one thing that stood out to you from today's message? Q2: What are some characteristics of God's love that are demonstrated by this story? Q3: Tax collectors like Zacchaeus were automatically looked down on by society. How did Jesus view him differently? Q4: What would it look like for all of us to love the people who society judges like Jesus? Q5: Have you ever been treated poorly based on a label someone gave you? How would God label you instead? Application: Think of one person who may be going through a difficult time who you want to reach out to this week. How can you care for them like Jesus showed his love for Zacchaeus? To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/
The Good Samaritan
May 11, 2021 • Pastor Jackson Garrell • Luke 10:33–37, Luke 10:25–33
This Bible study will explore the radical love of Jesus by looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan in the Gospel of Luke. Discussion Guide: Ice Breaker: Introduce yourself and share this week's highs and lows (the best part of your week and the lowest part of your week). Q1: What's one thing that stuck out to you from today's message? Q2: How does this story of the Good Samaritan relate to Christians today? Q3: What kind of actions show others that you are a loving follower of Christ? What actions can send people mixed or bad messages about Christians? Q4: How has someone demonstrated extreme care towards you in a time of need? How did that make you feel? Q5: How can our actions begin to show love towards the people we disagree with or struggle to get along with? Q6: What character traits would you like to be known for? What do you need to ask God to help you change in your life to grow in those areas? Application: Think of a specific "neighbor" you want to love through your actions this week. What can you do to show them that you care? To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/
Judas Still Ate
May 18, 2021 • Pastor Jackson Garrell • Matthew 26:20, Matthew 26:25–30
This Bible study will explore the radical love of Jesus by looking at the story of Judas' betrayal. Discussion Guide: Ice Breaker: Introduce yourself and share this week's highs and lows (the best part of your week and the lowest part of your week). Q1: What's one thing that stuck out to you from tonight's message? Q2: How did Jesus treat Judas during his ultimate betrayal? What does this reveal about God's love for us? Q3: How does the story of Jesus' relationship with Judas challenge our tendency to run away from God when we feel unworthy? Q4: How do most people treat those who have wronged them? Q5: Has guilt or regret ever caused you to distance yourself from God? Why did you do that? Q6: Has anyone ever been good to you even after you wronged them? How did that make you feel? Q7: What advice can we offer our circle when it comes to loving people who have wronged us? Application: Who do you need to love with more forgiveness this week? What can you do to show them the same kind of grace that God has shown you? To learn more about circles that are bringing people together to grow closer to God and each other, visit https://lfccircles.com/