Do This - Not That (Week 4): Do Something- Don't Just Nod

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SCRIPTURES FROM SUNDAY:

Matthew 7:21-29, 11:28-30; Luke 6:46-49

REFLECT/DISCUSS:

· Name a few things you believe (ex. flossing is important) but don’t do yourself. Why don’t you do these things?

· What’s the scariest situation you’ve ever been in? Did/could you prepare for it ahead of time? What got you through it?

· Have you ever found yourself more interested in hearing and discussing Jesus’ words than doing them? Why do you think that was?

· In Luke’s description of Jesus’ words, he talks about a person who did the hard work of excavating dirt (by hand) to reach the bedrock. Is that a good picture of the effort that is sometimes required for us to follow Jesus?

· What similarities do you see between the two builders/houses in Jesus’ simile? How about differences?

· How do you think we can stay focused on Jesus’ call to obey and follow His ways without slipping into rule-keeping or counting on our doing things to earn God’s love and favor?

· Which comes first in your opinion- believing in Jesus or doing what He taught? Is it possible that they can be inverted for some people? Feed each other?

· What can you do today to build your life on Jesus’ ways? Where do you sense Him calling you to do something that He taught?

Read Matthew chapters 5-7 this week.

Next Week:
“STAY PASSIONATE – DON’T GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS”