Groups Notes | November 29

A Season of Generosity—God’s Way of Treating Others
November 29, 2015
Pastor Jonathan Falwell

Open:

As you were growing up, you probably had an adult admonish you, “Treat others like you want to be treated!” Name some ways you would like to be treated, and tell why.

There is no better time to learn to demonstrate loving and caring than the Christmas season. We are going to focus on being the instrument God uses to serve others, learning to be responsible for giving and helping those in our community.

Discuss:

Love Is the Foundation of Every Good Thing

  1. Read Luke 6:27-29. What are some of the “do’s” in these verses?
  2. If you treated others as Jesus instructs in this passage, what might their responses be?
  3. How can our actions make a difference in someone’s life? Who also will benefit?

Giving Is the Natural Consequence of Loving

  1. Read verses 30, 31. What must be our expectation in order to serve effectively?
  2. What are some of the things that can be given to others?
  3. Read Luke 6:38. What does God promise if we give generously?

Both Are Possible Through Loving God

  1. Read verses 32-35. What will be God’s response if our actions line up with this Scripture?
  2. Read 1 Corinthians 13:3. What do we need to know about giving?

Close:

As you break up into small groups, talk for a moment about serving others: does it make you uncomfortable? Can it be done without the love of Jesus Christ within you, creating the desire to want to treat others as you would like for them to treat you? The church has so many opportunities to show your neighborhood that you really care, and it is sometimes easier if you have others partnering with you as you step out in faith, taking on this responsibility. There are many opportunities at Christmas, and our church has a simple and effective booklet to help you. Pray as you close that God would present you with many opportunities to shine for Him, and the boldness to serve in His Name!

 

Memory Verse: Luke 6:31: “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.”

           

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