Talk It Over

1. Which part of the message stood out to you the most? How has that challenged the way you think the grace of God and reaching people?

2. Romans 5:6 says, “When we were utterlyhelpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.” There's something unforgettable about the moment Jesus finds you. If you are a Jesus follower share the circumstances of how Jesus found you and even after all these years describe how it felt. What do you think is so powerful and attractional about Jesus?

3. It’s significant that in Luke 15:1 that “tax collectors and other notorious sinnersoften came to listen to Jesus teach.” What words would you use to describe Jesus that would cause notorious sinners to come listen to Him “often.” Respond to what Pastor Sean about church - “That you know you found the right church when notorious sinners show up to hear the teaching.”

4. Luke 15 describes that Jesus will stop at nothing to reach one lost person. In our culture, often people stop and cross their arms to keep people out. What lines hold churches and people back from reaching the lost? If there was a line that most likely keeps you from reaching people what would it be and why?

5. Pastor Sean said, “The only difference between me and my lost brother is that I am found!” How difficult do you find it to consider your neighbors, friends, enemies, and even strangers, as your brothers? What words would you use to describe the heart necessary to go out and bring these people to Jesus? What word best describes you and why? What word least describes you and why?

6. Describe in detail the significance of this comment Pastor Sean conjectured from the thief on the cross as he entered Heaven, “The Man on the middle cross said, “I could come!” If you are in a season of doubting your salvation, how does knowing this truth impact your faith? What advice would a give to someone who doesn’t feel good enough for God to love them and forgive them?

7. Romans 10:15 says, "“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Fast forward to Heaven and meeting the apostle Paul. Imagine he tells you his faith filled story and asks you, “Where did you go with the Gospel?” What would be your response to his question? Where are you praying and planning for God to move you with the Gospel? Respond to this comment by Pastor Sean, “Sadly many people will answer, “I simply went to church.””