LifeGroups
But Jesus Said (Sermon on the Mount)
LifeGroup Study Guide – Week 15: “What about Divorce?”
Stepping In: Getting things started!
1 – Share one way God showed up in your life this past week!
2 – Talk about the ways your life has been affected by divorce. (you, parents, children, friends…)
3 – What was one thought that stuck with you from this past weekend’s message?
Building Up: What is God Saying?
Read Matthew 5:31-32—Then answer the following questions:
1 – Why does Jesus take such a strict view of divorce?
2 – Why is it critical for us not to lower the standard, but extend grace when needed?
Read Matthew 19:3-8—Then answer the following questions:
1 – In verses 4-6…How does Jesus’ use of Genesis 2 help us see the value and priority of marriage?
2 – In verse 7…Why do you think the Pharisees talked about Moses “commanding” them to give a certificate of divorce?
3 – In verse 8-9…What do we learn from Jesus’ response?
Living Out: How do I obey?
1 – “The Gift of Marriage”… If you’re married now, what’s one thing you can do to honor and develop your marriage this week? If you’re not married, what are ways you can honor marriage and support its sacred nature?
2 – “The Gift of Grace”… What are practical ways we can extend grace to those going through a divorce? Be specific!
3 – Discuss this quote as you go into your prayer time: “Hope comes, not from changing circumstances, but from an unchanging God.”
4 – As a LifeGroup, you’ll be doing a SERVICE PROJECT together. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to serve those in our Valley. When you come up with a plan, please let us know about it by emailing: john@community.cc.
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This is a setting in which people connect with a small group of friends who are mutually committed to caring for one another, growing in their faith, and impacting others for the cause of Christ. We invite you to find a group of friends that live near you so you can join them in “sharing life together.”
Our LifeGroups are a powerful and personal way to develop your faith. We need other people in our life to best grow to be more like Jesus.
If you have questions about our LifeGroups, please contact John Scott.
Email: John@community.cc