THREE THINGS TO KNOW
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GROUP VALUES
This June, we’re focusing on CARE. How we care for each other can show the world what Jesus is like. Talk with your group about how you can care for each other in ways that reflect Jesus.
GROW AS A LEADER
Summer is a change of pace for many of us. Take advantage of this and check out some of our LEADER TRAINING RESOURCES at learning.adabible.org/small-groups.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Welcome to Week 7 in our sermon series, ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS. This week we discuss the remarkable story of a Roman soldier’s faith in Luke 7.
What was your favorite summertime treat as a child?
THIS WEEK’S TEXT
Have someone read Luke 7:1-10 aloud.
Who are the characters in this story, and what actions do they take?
What keywords or themes do you see in this passage?
What is something else you find striking or interesting in these verses?
THIS WEEK’S SERMON
Pastor Jeff Manion talked about the story of a centurion’s remarkable faith. As a group, name Jeff’s main points.
Which part of the sermon most challenged or encouraged you?
Have someone read Ephesians 2:8-10 out loud. God’s grace is something we do not earn and do not deserve. Why do you think it can be challenging for people to accept that a life of “being good” does not save us?
We are not saved BY a life of goodness but FOR a life of goodness. How could knowing this shape how we serve in the church and community?
How does the truth that Jesus desires to be our friend, yet is also God the Son, impact our relationship with him?
The centurion’s trust deeply moves Jesus. Where have you seen someone display great trust in Jesus during a crisis, and how did that influence your faith.
The centurion turns to Jesus in his crisis. Where are you tempted to turn in a crisis instead of Jesus?
What is one thing you can do this week to turn to Jesus and invite him into your struggles?
Is there anything else about the sermon you wanted to talk about?
WRAP UP
Today we talked about a Roman centurion’s faith and trust in Jesus. What’s one thing you want to do differently based on our discussion?