“Crazy Love” Message 6-12-22

Point: As followers of Christ, we are called to live superior to the world in our love for the people of this world.

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Principles for studying a passage of Scripture:

Comprehension: Asks – What does the passage say?
Interpretation: Asks – What does the passage mean?
Application: Asks – How should this passage change me?

Questions:

1. Read Luke 6:27-36 together as a group.

Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? What are the highlights as you see them?

Comprehension: What is the reward for living out this teaching (vs.35)? Explain.

Comprehension: What are five commands that Jesus gives in verses 27-31?

Interpretation: What do you think Jesus is trying to communicate to His disciples in this passage? What principles does He want them to learn? Explain your answer.

Interpretation: In what ways is Jesus being counter-cultural in this teaching?

Application: What does this passage teach us about God? His character? The way He works?

Application: What are some ways that God is kind and merciful to those who are “ungrateful and evil” towards Him? Give examples.

Application: How does your character need to change in order to reflect God’s character? How does your perspective need to change? Your actions? What is your plan for change? Be honest and specific.