missio Dei: Falcon

Sermon Outline:
1: The invites are sent (Lk. 14:15-17).
2. The guest list fails to come through (Lk. 14:18-20).
3. New guests are invited (Lk. 14:21-24). 
Discussion:
In your own words, why does Jesus so often highlight His invitation to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame? What does that reveal about His character and His Gospel?
Which of the three excuses (property, vocation, family) are most likely to take priority over Jesus in your own heart? How can we help each other cultivate the correct order of our loves?
••Do you believe that the presence of Jesus is a joyful feast? Or are you tempted to see religion as a heavy burden? How does this passage help you see the real Jesus?

Sermon Outline:
1: Pride puts policies over people (Lk. 14:1-6).
2. Pride fights for position and status (Lk. 14:7-11).
3. Pride uses people for selfish purposes (Lk. 14:12-14). 
Discussion:
Who is the most humble person you know? What about their behavior or character makes them stand out?
Read Philippians 2:3-11. What about the humility of Jesus stands out to you? 
••Jesus was the most humble man who ever lived. Through faith we are united to Him. How does Union with Christ fuel our humility?

Sermon Outline:
1: Jesus brings healing to the hurting (Lk. 13:10-13).
2. Not everyone cares if the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:14-17).
3. The Kingdom grows as the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:18-21). 
Discussion:
How have you experienced Jesus’ healing your hurt?
Where has the American church most struggled to see and care for hurting people? Where has our church struggled?
What small, tangible actions can each of us take to see the Kingdom come a little more this week?

Sermon Outline:
1: Jesus brings healing to the hurting (Lk. 13:10-13).
2. Not everyone cares if the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:14-17).
3. The Kingdom grows as the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:18-21). 
Discussion:
How have you experienced Jesus’ healing your hurt?
Where has the American church most struggled to see and care for hurting people? Where has our church struggled?
What small, tangible actions can each of us take to see the Kingdom come a little more this week?

Outline: 
Luke 13:31-33: No Fear 
Luke 13:34: A Lament
Luke 13:35: A Prophecy 

Discussion:

Do you know Christ?
What are ways that your heart is unwilling to turn to him? How can we see these ways mortified?
What are the characteristics of Christ you see in this passage?