Message Details

• Sermon Series Name: One Life
• Message Title: Developing Friendships

Short Summary In this message, we explore how Jesus exemplified the pursuit of lost people, challenging us to actively seek out and engage with those who do not yet know Him. By examining Jesus' interactions with Levi, the tax collector, we learn the importance of prioritizing relationships over being right and how to be intentional in sharing the gospel with those around us.

Icebreaker Question If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why? How do you think they would influence your perspective on life?

Review of the Previous Week’s "I Will" Statement

• Reflect on your commitment from last week.
• Ask: What challenges did you face? How did God show up in your efforts to live out your "I Will" statement?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. What does it mean to you to be more like a lizard than a frog in sharing your faith?
   • Context: The message contrasts passive waiting (frogs) with active seeking (lizards) in evangelism.
   • Life Application: Share a time when you actively sought out someone to share your faith with. What was the outcome?
2. How do you balance the desire to be right with the call to love others as Jesus did?
   • Context: Jesus prioritized relationships over being right, as seen in His interaction with Levi.
   • Life Application: Discuss a situation where you had to choose between being right and showing love. What did you learn?
3. In what ways can you pursue relationships with those who are different from you, as Jesus did with Levi?
   • Context: Jesus sought out those who were marginalized and considered "sinners" by society.
   • Life Application: Identify someone in your life who is different from you. How can you intentionally build a relationship with them?
4. What fears or insecurities hold you back from sharing your faith more openly?
   • Context: The message encourages us to overcome passivity and fear in evangelism.
   • Life Application: Share a fear you have about sharing your faith. How can the group support you in overcoming it?
5. How can you ensure that your actions reflect the love of Christ to those around you?
   • Context: The message emphasizes living out the gospel through actions and words.
   • Life Application: What is one practical step you can take this week to demonstrate Christ's love to someone in your life?

This Week’s "I Will" Statement I will grow closer to my one.

Prayer Prompts

1. Ask for prayer requests: Invite group members to share any personal prayer needs.
2. Pray for boldness and opportunities: Ask God to give each member courage and opportunities to share their faith actively.
3. Pray for the "one": Lift up the individuals each member is praying for, asking God to open their hearts to His love and truth.

Rewatch the Message

• Re-watch the message to reinforce the themes and insights discussed.