Discussion Questions for Sunday 09/13/26
Reflect on your daily interactions and "circle of influence" (family, work, friends). Who are the "lost sheep" in your life that Jesus is calling you to truly notice and pray for this week, remembering that every single one of them matters to Him (Luke 15:4)?
The sermon reminds us that we were once the lost sheep Jesus sought out. How does remembering His joyful and persistent pursuit of you (Luke 15:5) deepen your compassion for others who are still wandering?
Jesus saw beyond the sin and social labels to the person in need of redemption, like Levi and Zacchaeus. What biases or judgments might be hindering you from seeing others as Jesus sees them, and how can you ask God to shift your perspective this week?
If joining God's mission to seek the lost is a "normal and natural outpouring" of life in Christ, what is one tangible way you can intentionally live with "head up and eyes open" (Luke 15:4) this week to join Him in that work?
Considering that "parties in heaven" erupt over one person's repentance (Luke 15:7), how does this divine joy transform your understanding of evangelism from a duty to a hopeful participation in God's celebratory heart?
