Sunday, March 28, 2010

For A Change Week 1- Want to change? You have to die.

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SCRIPTURES FROM SUNDAY:

John 11:1-16, Colossians 3:1-10, Romans 6:3-7

REFLECT/DISCUSS:

· Think of a time when you experienced a positive change that happened as the result of a loss or disappointment. Was it worth it? Would you have gotten there without the pain?

· Outside of church, where have you heard the word “resurrection”? What kinds of changes is that word usually associated with?

· How do you feel about the idea that Jesus allowed Lazarus to die (and his family to grieve) to bring about transformation for Lazarus and many others?

· What do you think might have changed for Lazarus after he was dead for 4 days and came back to life? Do you think he lived life exactly the same as he had before he died?

· Have you ever tried to do spiritual “kaizen” in your relationship with Jesus- making small tweaks hoping to bring about radical transformation? Has it worked? Do you think it can? Why do you think we want to take this approach?

· As you understand it, why is it so important that we die with Jesus? Have you?

· Is dying with Jesus a 1x thing? An everyday thing? Both? Explain.

· What do you need to “put to death” in your life right now that is leading you away from God? How can you start?

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