LIVING IN A COMMUNITY OF GRACE: Don't get lost

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, September 15, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

Do you prefer time alone or time with friends?
How do you feel about big crowds?
What is the biggest gathering you have ever been a part of?
Have you ever been lost?

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“If we are the Body” Casting Crowns

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)
Luke 8:40-48. 19:1-10

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

Jesus was the center of attention.  Everyone wanted something from Him.

How do you think Jesus felt about being in a big crowd?

Why was He always out where people were?
What kind of faith did the woman have?
What did the sick woman and Zacchaeus have in common?
Where do people go now to find acceptance?
How can we provide the grace they are looking for?
 
Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)
Pray for new community groups that will be forming, their leaders and hosts.