Party Like Jesus (REVO South Fork's 1-Year Birthday)

Luke 14:7–24

What's the best party you've ever been to? Why was it so great?


Read Luke 14:7–11

What did Jesus notice in Luke 14:7?

How did Jesus respond to that situation, and what do you think this means for you? (v 8–10)

What are the two important principles in Luke 14:11?

What does it mean to exalt yourself? Give an example of how you can do this.

What does it mean to humble yourself? Give an example of how you can do this.


Read Luke 14:12–14

These words were not only for those in that room, but for us today. Why might you need to hear Jesus say this?

Why is the hope of the "resurrection of the righteous" so crucial to right living?

Do you give to be rewarded by others or by God in the future? Give evidence for your answer.


Read Luke 14:15–24

Jesus does not seem to praise the blessing given in verse 15. What did the man miss?

What do the excuses of the guests reveal about them and their hearts?

What does the invitation to the poor and others reveal about the heart of God?

Do the hurt and needy find a comforting place in your life, our church, or our rGroup? Why or why not?

What excuses are you giving from following Jesus with your whole life?

How does this picture speak to the urgency with which we share the invitation?

Next Steps:

Acknowledge your desire to be liked, accepted, served, and even admired. Confess where you have allowed these desires to blind you to meeting the needs of others. Commit yourself to serving even if others don't notice you.

Commit to trusting God to care for and reward yourself so that you are no longer preoccupied with yourself but in serving others.

Pray that we would have God's heart toward those in need of the gospel and an invitation to the party.

Pray for opportunities to invite our neighbors and friends into our community.

Announcements:

Communion: Sunday, March 18th.
We encourage all of the rGroups to take that week off from your Bible discussion, and instead do one of the following:
• Serve together as a group
• Host a party (with food) and invite others to come hang out with you.
• As a group, go be a part of something else going on in the city.

Night of Worship: Good Friday, March 30th, 7pm at South Fork Campus

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 1st. Who are you bringing to church with you?

This Week's Prayer Topic: Women and Mothers
The role of women in the home and in society is indispensable. We feel the pains of womanhood left undone in our society. Let's ask God to make our church a city on a hill in this regard. May our women be examples that set the standard for the women around them.