Luke 6.1-11 Community Group Discussion
LUKE 6.1-11 Community Group Discussion
Jesus and the New Way: The Rest
INTRODUCTION Mere “religion” blinds us to the work of God and his blessing. We must examine our own hearts to ensure that we don’t build traditions or religious behavior as padding around the gospel.
DISCUSSION What is the Sabbath?
EXPLANATION • • • •
What law are the religious leaders referring to when accusing Jesus of breaking the “law”? What is the purpose of their “laws” regarding the Sabbath? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? (see Gen. 2:2, 3; Mark 2:27) Why are the Pharisees asking these questions? What does it reveal about their hearts?
APPLICATION • • • •
We are commanded to observe the Sabbath. How do we do that without becoming merely “religious”? Where is your heart blind to the glory of Christ because of mere religion or self-righteousness? What are our unspoken expectations of each other that lead us into self-righteousness? How can we balance calling one another to holiness and sanctification while letting our righteousness be found in Christ alone?
MEMORY VERSE Luke 6:5 – “And he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.’”
(content from Mars Hill Church, slightly adjusted, and used with permission)
Jesus and the New Way: The Rest
INTRODUCTION Mere “religion” blinds us to the work of God and his blessing. We must examine our own hearts to ensure that we don’t build traditions or religious behavior as padding around the gospel.
DISCUSSION What is the Sabbath?
EXPLANATION • • • •
What law are the religious leaders referring to when accusing Jesus of breaking the “law”? What is the purpose of their “laws” regarding the Sabbath? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? (see Gen. 2:2, 3; Mark 2:27) Why are the Pharisees asking these questions? What does it reveal about their hearts?
APPLICATION • • • •
We are commanded to observe the Sabbath. How do we do that without becoming merely “religious”? Where is your heart blind to the glory of Christ because of mere religion or self-righteousness? What are our unspoken expectations of each other that lead us into self-righteousness? How can we balance calling one another to holiness and sanctification while letting our righteousness be found in Christ alone?
MEMORY VERSE Luke 6:5 – “And he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.’”
(content from Mars Hill Church, slightly adjusted, and used with permission)
