neighboring_together.mp4

PRAY:

Have someone read Deuteronomy 6:4-9 aloud (or divide it between your group). After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying as a group for anything that this passage draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.

ONE ANOTHERING:

Try to think of some practical needs you can share to give others the opportunity to step up and love you. It's okay if it takes some time to get comfortable with this. It takes time and practice to be vulnerable with one another... but amazing things happen when we are. Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.

  • How can we love or serve one another this week?

FOLLOW UP:

  • Did you have an opportunity to reflect on Psalm 139:23-24 this week? How was that experience?
  • Did you have an opportunity to connect with any neighbors this week? How was that experience?

READ:

John 13:12-15 & John 13:34-35

SHARE:

  • What stands out to you as you read this story?
  • What do you think the disciples were thinking as Jesus washed their feet? How do you respond when people serve you or care for you?
  • In what ways do you look to Jesus as an example for your life?
  • In what ways does it seem unreasonable or too difficult to follow Jesus' example?
  • How would you define the kind of love Jesus is talking about?
  • How does love reveal those who are following Jesus?

We need each other to meet the needs of others


  • Can you recall an experience of having another person come alongside you to care for someone?
  • How does our love for one another affect our neighbors or people in our life who don't follow Jesus?
  • In what ways do you think our comGroup is doing a good job of loving one another? Are there any particular stories that come to mind?
  • In what ways can our comGroup grow to be more inviting to those who do not follow Jesus?

STUDY RECAP:

  • What is the main thing that has stuck with you from this study?
  • In what ways did this study challenge you?
  • In what ways could this study have been more helpful for you?
  • How can we continue this practice of Neighboring even after the study has ended?

PRAY:

End your time by having someone read Matthew 22:37-39 aloud. Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.