THREE THINGS TO KNOW
DON’T MISS THIS
This summer, we have many SERVING OPPORTUNITIES at Ada Bible and other local ministries. Visit adabible.info and click SERVE to find places to try out serving this summer.
GROUP VALUES
This June, we’re focusing on CARE. We believe that care is a core part of sharing life with others. We are called to care for one another, and a small group is one of the best places for receiving and extending care here at Ada Bible. Discuss what it means to care for each other.
GROW AS A LEADER
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DISCUSSION GUIDE
Welcome to Week 8 in our sermon series, ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS. This week we discuss the story of Jesus raising the widow’s son found in Luke 7.
What was a highlight of your past week?
THIS WEEK’S TEXT
Have someone read Luke 7:11-17 aloud.
What does this story reveal about the character and power of Jesus?
The woman in this story was a widow, and her only son just died. What would these realities have meant for her?
What else stands out to you in this story?
THIS WEEK’S SERMON
Pastor Jeff talked about the story of Jesus raising the widow’s son. As a group, name his main points.
Which part of the sermon most challenged or encouraged you, and why?
This story reveals Jesus’s compassion, among other things. What are some ways people struggle with being compassionate today?
Jesus raising the widow’s son from the dead provides a preview of his kingdom when it comes in full. How can this preview encourage or give hope during a current challenging situation?
The people who see Jesus raise the son from the dead think Jesus is a prophet. How do people view Jesus in our world today?
Who do you say Jesus is, and what or who has helped shape this view?
When was a time in your life when you received compassion? What was said or done that made you feel especially cared for?
When showing compassion, doing something is better than offering everything. What is one specific way you could show compassion toward someone this week?
Is there anything else about the sermon you wanted to talk about?
WRAP UP
Today we discussed Jesus’s compassion as revealed in raising the widow’s son from death. What is your biggest takeaway from our discussion today?