THE SUM OF IT ALL | WEEK 5
Week 5: Filled Full
Devote yourself to more than yourself so you will have more than yourself to show for yourself.
Discussion Questions:
Has this series changed any of your perspectives about how you use your wealth and possessions?
What, if any, new ideas or challenges have been introduced to you in this series?
What was the newest or most impactful idea?
What were the challenges?
Have you made any significant changes or set any goals for your financial future?
Often when presented with challenges our first reaction is to ask “What should I do about me?”
Why is “What breaks Your Heart” a better question?
The Speaker made two statements. There is not enough of you to fill you. And Being consumed with you will ultimately consume you.
What do you think these statements mean?
What’s your initial response to this statement? Following Jesus is characterized by self-denial, not self-improvement.
The fullest people are those who empty themselves for the sake of others.
Do you find this to be true?
Who do you know that personifies that?
What’s your take on the relationship between purpose and happiness? Are the two connected?
Read Mark 8:34
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
What is the first requirement to be a Jesus follower?
According to the message, How does taking up your cross become forfeiting your independence?
Read Mark 8:35
For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
What stands out to you? What do you think Jesus meant by these phrases?
Whoever wants to save their life
Will lose it
Whoever loses
How does this all translate into living a generous life?
According to Jesus...
Filling is achieved through emptying.
Gaining is achieved through giving.
Winning is achieved through losing.
What is one action you can do this week to begin this transformation into becoming more like Jesus?