Bible Text: Luke 10:1-9 | Speaker: Pastor Rob Burke | Series: Know Hope- Week 6 | Message Notes
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Luke 10:1-9
There is too much to do to work alone.
Luke 10:1
Luke 10:2
Alone is dangerous.
Luke 10:3
Pursue Interdependence vs. Independence.
Luke 10:4
Stay put and build relationships.
Vision Casters: Who stretches your dreams to God size? (Proverbs 29:18)
Soul Sharpeners: Who dares you to grow spiritually? (Proverbs 27:17)
Models and Mentors: Who demonstrates the course of action for you? (Proverbs 6:6)
Heart Healers: Who cares for the condition of your heart?
(Proverbs 17:22)
Truth Tellers: Who tells you the truth no matter what? (Proverbs 27:5)
Luke 10:7
Luke 10:8
Go with others and bring healing.
Luke 10:8
Luke 10:9
Life Group Questions
Opening Question:
Who is one of your closest friends? What makes their friendship so special?
Digging Deeper:
Read Luke 10:1-9- What stands out to you in these verses? What instructions did Jesus give them? Why didn’t Jesus want them to take anything with them?
In verses 3-7, what is Jesus trying to teach about being witnesses?
What do we learn about the seventy followers and the purpose of their mission? How are they to prepare? What is their message? How will their needs be met?
Life Application
Rob shared a few different reasons why relationships are difficult for us in today’s world. What are some of the reasons you find this to be true?
Why is it so important for us to be connected and have close relationships with people? What are some of the dangers or trying to go through life alone?
In the sermon, we looked at the 5 relationships we all need: Vision Casters (Proverbs 29:18), Souls Sharpeners (Proverbs 27:17), Models and Mentors (Proverbs 6:6), Heart Healers (Proverbs 17:22) and Truth Tellers (Proverbs 27:5-6). Do you have any/some or all of these in your life? Which ones are you missing? How have these types of relationships helped you in life?
What are some ways you have seen God use you in the past to share His love with others?
What are some areas you feel God is calling you to step out and trust Him? What fears/worries do you have that your group could pray for?