Parables - The BUSY Priest

Challenge: Are you loving yourself well? How would you treat yourself differently if you loved God enough to treat His creation (you) as precious, important, and good?ChallengeLOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR – Who in your life has God given you a heart for? How can you love them well? What can you expect in return?Scriptures For Memory Last Week:“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.”- John 4:34“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against your neighbor. Instead, love your neighbor as yourself.”- Leviticus 19:18Readings From Last Week | Readings For Next WeekJohn 1-10John 11-21ParablesParablesLuke 10:25-37Matthew 22:1-14 Discussion Questions “The Good Samaritan” What stood out to you in the reading this week? Why?Read Deut 6:5. What does it mean to you to love the Lord with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength?Read Leviticus 19:18. What does it mean to “love your neighbor as yourself”?What does it mean to “love yourself well”? How is loving yourself well related to loving God? How might the way you love yourself affect how you love your neighbor?Read John 4:34. Why do you think Jesus had a soft spot for children, Samaritans, tax collectors vs. scribes and priests? Can you describe a time when doing the Good Work of the Father was nourishing to you? What have you learned about God’s Kingdom, Jesus, and/or Spirit-led prayer this week?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.