Be Rich Week One

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BE RICH: Week 1 – Choosing Rich Open in Prayer W elcom e/Introductions/Cast Vision Rem ind the Grow Group of the ground rules Share context/sum m ary of the story [Provide context by sharing the information below.]

In this passage, Jesus emphasizes the second greatest commandment; that is, to love others. He commands us to bless those who hurt us and not to expect anything in return. With God’s power, we can love when it is hard. Jesus describes love as action without expecting anything in return. We are called to go beyond just the little gestures, and go the extra mile. We are to follow the example of our merciful heavenly Father. Tell the story – Luke 6:27-36 [Have someone tell the story.] Rebuild the story [Group members tell the story together based on what they remember.] Read the story out loud [Read the scripture passage to see if anything was added or omitted.] Discuss these questions:

1. What do we learn about God from this passage? [God desires for His children to love one another even when it is not easy; God is our supreme example of love and mercy; God clearly commands us to treat others the way we want to be treated; God desires for man to love, not expecting anything in return; God is kind to the unthankful and the evil men (vs. 35); God is merciful and therefore commands me to be merciful; God not only sees how I respond to others, but He also knows my motives; etc.]

2. What do we learn about Man/Us from this passage? [It is a struggle for me to love my enemies and care for those who may hurt me (vs. 27); when I choose not to love, I am reminded of how selfish I can be; I keep precise records of the instances of when I am wronged by others; I can do good things with poor motives and selfish ambition; I am greedy with my resources; I am to be merciful as my Father is merciful; my faith without action is worthless (James 2:26); etc.]

3. What is God saying to you specifically through this passage as it pertains to your life, marriage, family, and work? 4. In light of what you’ve learned today, what do you need to do to obey God? Other questions specific to this passage:

1. How is it possible to love your enemy as Jesus describes in this passage? What might you need to re-prioritize in your life in order to fulfill Jesus’ challenging command? 2. Give examples of how Jesus helped you love in hard times. Assign next week’s passage – Luke 6:37-45 [Ask someone to tell the story next week.] Close in Prayer

BE RICH: Week 1 – Leadership Coaching The purpose of this page is to help you sharpen your skills as a Grow Group leader. Each week, we will include concepts, challenges, and resources designed to assist you as you lead and shepherd your Grow Group and grow as a disciple yourself.

Leading [learn to facilitate your group more effectively] Follow up is a critical part of leading your Grow Group. Make an effort each week to take notes of what people say during Grow Group so that you can follow-up with them when necessary. Another approach is to take a moment at the beginning of Grow Group to discuss how the previous week’s scripture and discussion effected their week. Was there a takeaway that someone had that they were able to implement since the last meeting? Celebrate what God is revealing and how His disciples are being obedient.

Shepherding [know the sheep, feed the sheep, lead the sheep, protect the sheep] A spiritual young adult is someone whose heart has changed from being self-centered to being God-centered and others-focused. They want to serve and lead. You may see this in their actions and hear it in their conversation. To shepherd someone who is a spiritual young adult, you will equip them for ministry by giving them ministry tasks, but also by guiding them through the relational dynamics of ministry. Prepare them to remain balanced when disappointment or success occurs by reminding them to focus on the bigger picture of salvation and God’s kingdom. Lead your disciples to serve in the church and in the community. Have them watch you serve. Give them a chance to serve, and then have them teach someone else to serve. Delegate responsibilities to others by giving them clear expectations and boundaries. Encourage them to become self-sufficient, finding answers to their own questions.

Developing [grow as a disciple yourself] It is important to always prioritize the Seven Ministry Essentials. Evaluate how you are doing in the following areas? 1) Abiding in Christ 2) Reaching the Lost 3) Connecting the Unconnected 4) Chasing Strays 5) Identifying, Equipping, and Releasing the Leaders in your Grow Group 6) Fulfilling your role on the team 7) Collaborating with other ministries here at Redemption Church