Original Recipe | Week 2

Week 2 Original Recipe  

Don’t Settle for Christian  

Intro:  

Becoming a Christian is easy. It won't cost you anything. But Jesus never invited anyone to become a Christian. He invites us to follow.  

Discussion Questions  

1. Think of someone who seems "opposite" of you in a few ways.  

• This could be someone who looks or lives differently from you, or who has wronged you in some way. 

• Imagine doing something to bless or help that person.  

• What barriers arise in your mind?  

For the next two questions, consider these two categories of believers:  

• Name someone you would consider an outstanding Jesus follower.  

• Why do you think so?  

• Just based on the above definitions, where would you put yourself on this scale?  

  Christian [———|———] Jesus Follower  

Read Luke 6:32-36  

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 

• What stands out to you?  

• When it comes to being more proactive as a Jesus follower, what's next for you?  

• Who can you move toward, and what specific step can you take?  

Changing Your Mind  

The men and women who make a difference in the world are not the ones who believe what’s right. They are the men and women who act and react when something isn't right—even when it costs them.