The Heart of Neighboring

Sermons

November 26, 2023

Don’t forget that you were once the man who fell among robbers and were passed over, until Jesus came to be neighbor to you, you were the unbeliever suffering through the plague of confusion, emptiness, and sin. We love because He first loved us. The love of Christ compels us to love as He did.

Discussion Questions for Growth Groups

What was one thing about this message that you found particularly compelling, encouraging, challenging, or beneficial?
Considering the divisive times we live in, and the moral decline of our culture, how ought the church live in the midst of such days?
Read and discuss Luke 6:40, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 12:30-31. What do these show us about Jesus’ mission and vision for His church?
Read through and consider the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. How does the gospel compel us to love others with the love of Christ?
How does Jesus turn the word “neighbor” from a noun into a verb? What are the implications of this?
What is the difference between “do no harm neighboring” and “active/present neighboring”? What do the Scriptures call us to?
How would you describe the depth of love you have for your neighbors?
Why do you think God has put you in the lives of the people around you? What obstacles keep you from neighboring well?
What is one practical way you can grow in your love for others? In what ways do you need to “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37)?
Spend time in prayer for things you’ve discussed. Give thanks to God that in Jesus, He was neighbor to us. Pray that He would give you strength, passion and a plan to obey in the direction of His command to love our neighbors.