| Homegroup Leaders' Notes for 31 October 2004 | |
| intro | |
| Aim | To understand more about what Jesus meant by living a blessed life |
| Welcome | Share one thing that you definitely would not like to change about your life beside your faith. It does not have to be something that seems to be very important. |
| Worship | Play some music and meditate on 2 Corinthians 8:9 or read it out slowly and offer a short prayer of thanks. |
| Word |
Read Luke 6:20-31 1. The Pharisees believed that, contrary to Jesus' teaching, people who were poor, hungry, or outcasts had been forgotten by God. In what ways do we lack love and respect for the poor and do we somehow feel that better off people are more attractive? 2. In Western culture, the emphasis is on wealth, success, happiness and fulfilment. As Christians, should we have different values, or is it how we respond to our personal circumstances that is important? 3. If we are wealthy, successful, happy, and fulfilled, God can use us to help the poor, the hungry, the sad and the lonely. If, however we are in those situations ourselves, Jesus taught the importance of relying on God, and promised respite for the sad and lonely. Is there a cost for both? Jesus' version of living a blessed life Jesus criticized the Pharisees. He said that even if a person was rich and happy, it meant nothing unless they were living with God. Seeking God is the most important thing (Luke 12:29-31). If we do that, the things we need and desire will assume their right perspective and we will receive blessing from a God who never forgets us (Psalm 149:4) |
| Witness | Pray that you will find ways
of reaching out to the poor lonely or oppressed. Pray that God will increase your love and respect for newcomers to the church especially to those in need of help. |
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