Beans & Rice & Jesus Christ

Review this week’s message.

Key Scriptures

“The Son of Man came eating and drinking …”
Luke 7:34 NIV

When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. “Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
Luke 7:39-43 NIV

Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Luke 7:50 NIV

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
1 Peter 3:8 ESV

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:35 NIV

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8 NIV

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 NIV

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 NIV

Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

Did you have a favorite family meal when you were a kid? What was it?

Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
Has the right friendship with others ever changed your life? How so?
Read 1 Peter 3:8. How does that verse affect your perspective on having a community that looks, lives, or thinks differently than you?

Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.

Pastor Sam shared that people are experiencing crippling isolation, increased separation, and ongoing division. Of these three things, which one do you struggle with the most? How can we, as a LifeGroup, help support you?
Share about a difficult time in your life where you still experienced the peace of God. What was that experience like? How did community play a role in that season?

Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.

Father, thank You for showing us the power of community. You not only care about our relationships with others but also our relationship with You. Help us value all of these relationships the way You do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.

Think of someone you want to get to know better. Reach out and set up a time to meet with them over a meal.
Start the Relationship Advice Bible Plan using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/relationshipadvice
Consider how you could love others by serving on the weekend or with a Local Mission Partner.