Sept. 25 - Word: Application

Luke 24:13-35

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

Icebreaker idea

Share about a time where you saw the Truth of God’s Word applied correctly in someone’s every day life? How did that impact you, as you observed them?

Talk it over

• What was one thing you heard in this week’s sermon that has stuck with/ challenged you?

• Treasuring God: Why does Bible application start with applying to our hearts/minds first? What is a truth about God that really impacts your heart/mind?

• Being Transformed: How does right application of the Bible protect us from legalism and from hypocrisy?

• Loving Others: What difference does it make if we do the “right thing” (e.g. serve someone) out of a sense of obligation rather than from the heart?

• Pursuing Unity: Why is applying the Bible correctly such an essential part of our church community? How can we pursue this value together as a group?

A way to pray

Pray for one another, that we would be people who know the Truth of God’s Word and are also willing to apply it correctly. Pray for protection against legalism or hypocrisy. Pray that our hearts would be transformed in such a way that we “apply” out of a sincere heart that is dependent on the Lord and not out of our own ability or obligation. Pray that the application of God’s Word would be highly valued among grow groups and our church as a whole, that we would be a people who live out the Truth that we profess!