The Generous Host

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PRAY:

Have someone read Psalm 104:10-13 aloud. 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?

OPENING:

  • Share some of your resolutions for this year.

WATCH:

SHARE:

  • What experiences with poverty have you had in your own life?
  • What expectations do you have for an event like this? What do you think you could learn?
  • Will you be a part of this event?

READ:

Luke 12:22-34


SHARE:

  • What stands out to you from this passage?
  • What things in your life cause you the most anxiety or worry? How do you deal with this anxiety or worry?
  • Why do you think Jesus draws attention to the ravens and the lilies?
  • What might it look like to meditate and reflect on God’s creation? What might this practice produce in your life?
  • In what ways do our appetites drive our decisions and actions? Can you recall a time that you have had to suppress your appetite to accomplish a goal? What was this experience like?
  • How do we understand this passage knowing that many Christians have experienced hunger and suffering?
  • Verse 34 tells us that our heart follows our treasure. What things are you currently putting your treasure into?
  • What does it look like to store your treasures in heaven? What do we learn from verse 33?

PRACTICE:

Review this month's Practice together as a group.

  • What are your thoughts on this practice?
  • In what ways do you think this practice will challenge or better you?

PRAY:

End your time by having someone read John 3:16-18 aloud. Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.