Good News People
Series: The Way of Jesus
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Gospel - euangelion = ___________  __________
   •eu - good
   •angelos - messenger
   •The Good News we _______________ should become the Good News we _______________.

Truth 1: Being a disciple of Jesus means we’re _____________ on a _______________ to love like Jesus.
   •We should ____________ begin to _________ like Jesus as we extend that same grace, mercy, and provision.

Truth 2: Being a disciple of Jesus means you’re willing to ___________ _____________ to love like Jesus for the sake of the Gospel.
   •We’ll never truly be able to love people beyond the label we give them.

Truth 3: Truly following Jesus means ________________ giving our first and best to Him as we willingly _____________ and count the ____________ for the sake of the Gospel.
   •____________ is never an invitation to remain _______________. Following Jesus will always ____________ us something.

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One Question to Carry This Week:
“Who is God putting in my path that needs to experience the Good News through me?”
And remember: We don’t love people so that God will love us. We love people because God has already loved us.

Start Talking:
   • What is some good news you’ve been excited to share with someone recently?
   • Why do you think we naturally talk about the things we’re excited about, yet sometimes struggle to talk about the Good News of Jesus?

Start Thinking:
   • The priest and Levite both saw the wounded man but chose to pass by. What are some reasons people might see a need but still choose not to get involved?
   • Why do you think Jesus intentionally made a Samaritan the hero of the story?
   • Pastor Troy said, “Your neighbor is the person God puts in your path who needs your mercy.” How does that challenge the way we normally define our “neighbors”?
   • What does it mean to love someone beyond the label we have placed on them?
   • Pastor Troy said, “Grace is never an invitation to remain unchanged.” How should receiving God's grace affect the way we treat other people?

Start Sharing:
   • Who are the people or groups that you find it hardest to love like Jesus?
   • Are there any barriers—political, cultural, relational, personal, or otherwise—that make it difficult for you to see someone as your neighbor?
   • Can you think of a time when someone sacrificed their time, money, comfort, or convenience to show you mercy? What impact did it have on you?
   • What might loving your neighbor actually cost you right now?
   • Who is someone God may already be putting in your path who needs to experience the Good News through you?

Start Praying:
   • Ask God to show you the people you may be walking past instead of loving.
   • Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see people the way Jesus sees them—beyond labels, differences, and disagreements.
   • Pray for courage to cross whatever barrier is necessary to show someone the mercy and love of Jesus.

Start Doing:
   • Pay attention. This week, intentionally look for someone God places in your path who needs encouragement, mercy, help, or simply someone to listen.
   • Cross a barrier. Take one intentional step toward someone you normally wouldn’t interact with or might naturally avoid.
   • Go and do likewise. Sacrifice something—your time, money, convenience, or comfort—to meet a practical need for someone else.