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LUKE 18:1-8
1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
FROM THE LESSON
Book about Fatih - Salvation By Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates
The Fatih Question - his question in verse 8 is "not asked for the purpose of speculation but for the purpose of self-examination."
Importance of Faith - "Jesus has more regard for faith than for anything else the earth can yield him." Charles Spurgeon
Misconceptions About Faith:
1 Faith is NOT a leap in the dark
2 Faith is NOT the opposite of works
3 Faith is NOT having a positive mindset
4 Faith is NOT a decision to just believe
Book about Fatih - Salvation By Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates
The Fatih Question - his question in verse 8 is "not asked for the purpose of speculation but for the purpose of self-examination."
Importance of Faith - "Jesus has more regard for faith than for anything else the earth can yield him." Charles Spurgeon
Misconceptions About Faith:
1 Faith is NOT a leap in the dark
2 Faith is NOT the opposite of works
3 Faith is NOT having a positive mindset
4 Faith is NOT a decision to just believe
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Ice Breaker: Do you have a favorite Rocky movie (or a favorite scene) or do you have a Rocky story from your life you could share with your group?
1 Read again Luke 18:1-8. Discuss the widow of this parable as an illustration of the kind of faith that the Son of Man will be looking for upon His return.
2 Would you describe your faith as more of a leap into the unknown or a decision grounded in solid reasoning and substantial proof?
3 Read James 2:26. How has this verse helped you think about the relationship of faith and works?
4 Are you more of a optimist, pessimist, or a realist? What is the difference between having a positive mindset and having faith?
5 Belief has often been reduced to nothing more than mental agreement. Discuss the difference between this kind of belief and the belief of Scripture.
Ice Breaker: Do you have a favorite Rocky movie (or a favorite scene) or do you have a Rocky story from your life you could share with your group?
1 Read again Luke 18:1-8. Discuss the widow of this parable as an illustration of the kind of faith that the Son of Man will be looking for upon His return.
2 Would you describe your faith as more of a leap into the unknown or a decision grounded in solid reasoning and substantial proof?
3 Read James 2:26. How has this verse helped you think about the relationship of faith and works?
4 Are you more of a optimist, pessimist, or a realist? What is the difference between having a positive mindset and having faith?
5 Belief has often been reduced to nothing more than mental agreement. Discuss the difference between this kind of belief and the belief of Scripture.
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