Palm Sunday - Jesus, Friend of Sinners

02/04/2023 42 min

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Luke 15:1-7The Big Idea: Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have.Luke 7:33-35The Lost SheepHow do Sheep get lost? One clump of grass at a time!Jesus leaves the 99 and goes after the one. And then throws a big party!The Lost CoinHow does a coin get lost? It slips through someone’s fingers.Jesus loves people who fell through someone’s fingers. He lights lamps and searches all night. He sweeps and sweeps. He searches UNTIL HE FINDS THEM.The Lost SonHow does a son get lost? Wanting to make a life for himself where no one has authority over him.Luke 15:21-24Luke 15:31-32Jesus is the best friend a sinner could ever have, and He wants you to be the second best.Response:• Come home to the Father who is searching for you!• Join the Father’s search for the lost and the dead. • Pray for your Oikos and serve them!DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Luke 19:35-40► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)