March 25th- March 30th Life Group Notes
Christ-
Our Passover Lamb- Luke 22:7-20
LEADERS - Take attendance on the app.
Open in Prayer
Discuss these questions: Go deeper as led. Remember Head, Heart, Hands.
4. What new thing is Jesus doing in vss. 19-20 & how is it different than what happened in vss. 15-18?
5. Do you believe Jesus was using literal or figurative language in vss. 19-20? What are your reasons?
6. What do you think you would have been feeling, if you were there as one of the 12?
7. How can remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for you, help you in times of trouble?
8. How can you draw peace/strength/courage from understanding & entering “the new covenant in My blood”?
9. Who will you invite to come this Easter & share in the celebration of Jesus offering this new covenant to everyone? How will you pray for them? What will you do to encourage them to come?
Next week’s passage/story: John 15:9-17
- Welcome/Introductions/Cast Vision – Remind the Life Group of the Guidelines– See bottom of page.
- Doing the Mission: Did anyone share Jesus or last week’s passage?
- Does anyone have a God story? An undeniable encounter or experience with God that creates an impact or breakthrough in your day-to-day life. These moments can be extraordinary or very humble, but always personally powerful.
- Opening Question: Have you ever held/attended a “farewell” dinner? What were the high/low points for you?
- Share background for the passage: Jesus is on His way to the cross. He has spent over 3 years making disciple makers of His 12 apostles. Now, He is going to observe the last Passover feast with them & give them something to remember Him by, before being crucified.
- Thought/Focus: What do you think were the main reasons Jesus established the Lord’s supper? Why do you believe it was necessary?
- Have someone read this week’s passage: Luke 22:7-20
Discuss these questions: Go deeper as led. Remember Head, Heart, Hands.
- Who did Jesus send to get the Passover meal ready? Why do you think He chose them?
- When they asked Jesus “Where?”, what are some things He was teaching them through His answer?
4. What new thing is Jesus doing in vss. 19-20 & how is it different than what happened in vss. 15-18?
5. Do you believe Jesus was using literal or figurative language in vss. 19-20? What are your reasons?
6. What do you think you would have been feeling, if you were there as one of the 12?
7. How can remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for you, help you in times of trouble?
8. How can you draw peace/strength/courage from understanding & entering “the new covenant in My blood”?
9. Who will you invite to come this Easter & share in the celebration of Jesus offering this new covenant to everyone? How will you pray for them? What will you do to encourage them to come?
Next week’s passage/story: John 15:9-17
- Dismiss in Prayer
Life Group Guidelines
This needs to be a place where people feel comfortable opening up and sharing with one another. Below are some group guidelines that will help create a safe environment.
CONFIDENTIALITY: What is said in the group stays in the group.
LISTEN: Let’s value one another during the discussions by really listening to what is being shared. Try to avoid thinking about how you are going to respond or what you are going to say next.
PAUSE: Allow a pause in conversation after someone shares. Give the person sharing a chance to finish and the group the opportunity to consider what was just shared before responding.
NO “CROSS TALK”: Be considerate of others as they are sharing- no side conversations.
NO FIXING: We are not here to fix each other. Jesus does that part. Speak truth is love, give
encouragement, empathize, point to Jesus. You may share solutions God has led you through. The other person should never feel shame or failure, but rather connection & hope.
NO HIJACKING of shared stories.
NO RESCUING: When people are sharing something deeply personal, there can be a tendency to try to make them feel better about themselves or the situation by providing immediate condolences. This will often cause them to stop sharing. Resist the temptation to rescue people.
SHARING: Be sensitive about the amount of time you share.
SILENCE: It is important to allow silence in the group as it provides an opportunity for someone else to share and for members in the group to process the topic or question being considered.
BE SELF-AWARE: Be self-aware of how you are personally affecting the environment through your words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
“I” STATEMENTS: It’s easy to talk about the issues of others, but for our purposes, we want you to put yourself on the table. Try to use “I” statements rather than “them”, "they", "you", “the church”, “us”, “we”, etc.
FIGHT FOR RELATIONSHIP: We will commit to resolve conflict biblically. When conflict or sin issues arise between group members, we want to make sure that we are honoring God and each other in the way we deal with these issues. We will fight for relationship. I will discuss the struggle with the person I am in conflict with first, & if not resolved, seek wise advice. The following are a few key Scriptures in this regard (there are many others.)
LISTEN: Let’s value one another during the discussions by really listening to what is being shared. Try to avoid thinking about how you are going to respond or what you are going to say next.
PAUSE: Allow a pause in conversation after someone shares. Give the person sharing a chance to finish and the group the opportunity to consider what was just shared before responding.
NO “CROSS TALK”: Be considerate of others as they are sharing- no side conversations.
NO FIXING: We are not here to fix each other. Jesus does that part. Speak truth is love, give
encouragement, empathize, point to Jesus. You may share solutions God has led you through. The other person should never feel shame or failure, but rather connection & hope.
NO HIJACKING of shared stories.
NO RESCUING: When people are sharing something deeply personal, there can be a tendency to try to make them feel better about themselves or the situation by providing immediate condolences. This will often cause them to stop sharing. Resist the temptation to rescue people.
SHARING: Be sensitive about the amount of time you share.
SILENCE: It is important to allow silence in the group as it provides an opportunity for someone else to share and for members in the group to process the topic or question being considered.
BE SELF-AWARE: Be self-aware of how you are personally affecting the environment through your words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
“I” STATEMENTS: It’s easy to talk about the issues of others, but for our purposes, we want you to put yourself on the table. Try to use “I” statements rather than “them”, "they", "you", “the church”, “us”, “we”, etc.
FIGHT FOR RELATIONSHIP: We will commit to resolve conflict biblically. When conflict or sin issues arise between group members, we want to make sure that we are honoring God and each other in the way we deal with these issues. We will fight for relationship. I will discuss the struggle with the person I am in conflict with first, & if not resolved, seek wise advice. The following are a few key Scriptures in this regard (there are many others.)
- If someone sins against you: Mat. 18:15-20
- Restoring someone in sin: Gal. 6:1-5
- Forgive a sinner: Col. 3: 12-13
- Reconciling differences: Mat. 5:23-24, Mat. 7:1-5
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