While looking at one of Jesus’ most famous stories, your LifeGroup will look deeper into our own lives to see the true impact of this powerful story.  

 

Stepping In: Getting things started!

 

1-What are some of the key aspects of your own story of “returning” to God? 

 

2-What is something you heard from Tim’s message that really stuck with you?

 

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

 

Read Luke 15. Scan through these three parables that Jesus is telling. Why does He tell them (see vs. 1-2)? What do they all have in common (see vs. 7, 10, 24)?

 

 

Read Luke 15:11-16. What are some of the ways we “squander” our life even without going to a distant country?

 

 

Read Luke 15:17-19. What was a moment in your life that helped you come to your senses?

 

 

Read Luke 15:20-24. What are some ways we could be more like the father to people who are wanting to return “home” but maybe don’t know how, or aren’t sure how they’ll be received?

 

 

Read Luke 15:25-32. What are the dangers of acting like the “older brother” in this story? How can we ensure that we won’t?

 

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

 

1-What is one step you know you need to take to start or keep heading in the direction of God?

 

2-What is one thing you can do this week to help someone who might be wanting to return home?

 

3-Select your project for The Big Serve. It’s coming up on March 30^th!!!