August 22, 2021
Change: Making The Most of What You’ve Got
Stories that change the World and your heart.
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Luke 19:11-27
Message Questions:
- How do you typically handle moments of tension, uncertainty, or opposition? What are some areas of tension, uncertainty or opposition in your life right now?
- What is God’s definition of success? How does that differ from the world’s definition?
- Describe both the faithful servants’ and the unfaithful servant’s view of the master. Explain how their understanding of the master’s character informed each servant’s actions.
- Does your definition of fairness align with the master’s actions at the end of the story?
- What is the first servant’s reward for being trustworthy with the little? What are some ‘small matters’ that God is asking you to be faithful with in your own life? Share with the group.
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