PRODIGAL STORY: The Community

The Vine concludes our PRODIGAL STORY series with Pastor Ben sharing a message from the perspective of the community. Luke 15:21-27 www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. What has stayed with you or stuck out in the message? 2. Where have you seen “social kickback” happen in real life—either toward yourself or someone else? What did it look like, and what impact did it have on the person or community? 3. The community in the story chooses celebration instead of rejection. Why do you think that kind of response is so rare? What makes it difficult for us to celebrate someone who has messed up? 4. In your life, what tends to guide your reactions more—your instincts, cultural norms, or Jesus’ teachings? Can you think of a recent example? 5. Who in your life right now might need support, encouragement, or advocacy to avoid being “shattered”? What would it look like to step in for them? 6. What is one specific, practical step you can take this week to align your life with what you say you care about? How can this group help you follow through? End in prayer for one another, asking that God would give you the courage to follow Jesus with an obedience similar to this community.