Luke 14:1–14
Where will you lead your group? Pick and choose from these suggestions to create the right discussion for your group.
Discussion Questions:
Read vs 1–6
What do you think is at the root of the Pharisees' desire to entrap and discredit Jesus?
What religious habits, rules, traditions do you put in the place of ministering to the needs of others in Jesus' name?
How do pride and legalism prevent us from living God's best for our lives?
Read vs 7–11
Do you have a problem with pride or wanting the attention of other people? How has this passage shown you the importance of thinking about other people, or exhibiting humility towards those around you?
What is the equivalent of "picking the places of honor at the table" in your own life? Are you driven by success, wealth, titles, etc.? Who do you find yourself trying to impress?
What are some spiritual antidotes to these desires and behaviors?
Read vs 12-14
How often do you eat with someone whose needs you can meet rather than with someone who can repay you? Why?
Do you struggle with favoring certain (types of) people? How does this passage show you the importance of loving everyone, and not just those who look like you, act like you, etc.?
Sometimes when it comes to hospitality, Christians misunderstand it to mean "hanging out with Christians." But hospitality in the Bible literally means "to welcome the stranger." What's a good example of welcoming a stranger in your life?
Next Steps:
End with a challenge to make it real. Commit to a next step as a group and bring the discussion to life this week.
In order to serve others and give generously, we must start with a spirit of humility. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the pride in your heart and how it plays out in different areas of your life.
This week, seek opportunities to:
- show compassion towards others instead of judgment
- have Christ-like humility instead of pride
- be hospitable towards a stranger
Pray as a Group:
Confess your pride to the Lord before it erupts, bringing your thoughts into captivity (2 Cor. 2:5) and ask Him to replace it with true Christ-like humility.
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