What is something that happened this past week that you're thankful for? Are you looking forward to anything this next week?
What 3 adjectives would you use to describe your home growing up?
We heard a lot of stories from those getting baptized. Did one stand out to you? Why?
Martin Luther talks about "the great exchange" where we give Jesus our sin and He gives us His righteousness. (See
2 Corinthians 5:21) Have you seen this happen for you? Try filling in the blank: I give Jesus my _____ and He gives me His _______.
Read
Luke 15:11-32. Consider everyone reading silently or popcorn reading. It's a longer passage!
What is the difference between verse 18 and verse 21?
What stands out to you from the father's response starting in verse 22?
As you see all God is doing in the lives of those getting baptized, what do you think His invitation is for you?
If surrender is a "giving over" to God, is there anything you can surrender to Him this week?
There is a revival happening in KidsCrossing & YouthCrossing. How can you invest in them to continue this legacy of faith in the next generation?
Take a few moments to pray for everyone getting baptized. Pray that they continue to sense God's presence and direction in their life. That they would continue to take steps in their relationship with Jesus. And that they would find community within the church.