ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE

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FOR THE WEEK OF

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Luke 15:11-24; John 21:1-19; Mark 5:24-34

When we share the Gospel, it can often seem like what we say has one meaning to us, but a different meaning to the broader culture. Even so, “no matter where our friends are—culturally, emotionally, and existentially—the Bible has a story about Jesus that will connect with them” (How to Talk About Jesus, p.71).

Read Luke 15:11-24:
  1. Who do the different characters in this parable represent?
  2. How does this parable challenge prevailing views of God in the culture around us?
  3. What are some ways this passage might speak to the struggles your friends and neighbors are facing?
Read John 21:1-19:
  1. Who do the different characters in this account represent?
  2. How do the events in this passage challenge prevailing views of God in the culture around us?
  3. What are some ways this passage might speak to the struggles your friends and neighbors are facing?
Read Mark 5:24-34:
  1. Who do the different characters in this account represent?
  2. What does this passage have to say about who we are and how Jesus relates to us?
  3. What are some ways this passage might speak to the struggles your friends and neighbors are facing?
Taking it home:
  1. Who in your sphere most needs to hear “a better story” this week?
Other Scriptures to Engage with this week:

Matthew 11:28-12:13 • Luke 18:9-14 • Hebrews 9:9-28 • Luke 15:1-7 • Matthew 18:1-14 • Luke 9:18-27.