Community Group Study Notes
Read Luke 9:51-56.
1. What observations of this passage can you make? What words or phrases stand out to you?
2. Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem. Why is this such good news for us?
3. James and John wanted to call fire down from heaven on the Samaritans. In what ways do you desire judgment toward those that are lost, rather than pursuing love? What would love toward those that are lost look like in your life?
Read Luke 9:57-62
1. What observations of this passage can you make? What words or phrases stand out to you?
2. How would you gauge your devotion to Jesus and His kingdom? Are there any ways you are making excuses to not follow Jesus wholeheartedly, or would you say that you have been resolved to follow Him?
Action Step
Take some time in your group to pray. Thank Jesus for His sacrificial love and devotion to us, and ask that He would help you to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Challenge: Consider someone in your life who is lost and hard to love. Who is this person? Think of one way you could bless them this week and show them the love of Christ.
