Next Level Guide 08.20.23

Out of the Way

Who are you planning on inviting to week 1 of You’re Invited?

What week are you most excited for? (Week 1-Tailgate Sunday, Week 2-Cookout Sunday, Week 3-Star Wars Sunday, Week 4, State Fair Sunday)

Study

Read John 4:1-42
What is the historical and cultural context of this story? How does understanding the Samaritan and Jewish relationship add depth to this story?

Jesus offers the woman “living water.” What does this mean within the context of their conversation and in our own spiritual lives?

The woman immediately runs and tells others about her encounter with Jesus. How can we be more open and bold in sharing our own encounters with Jesus with those around us?

Jesus talks about the fields being ripe for harvest. How can we apply this metaphor to our role in sharing the message of Jesus?

What’s Next

Chad said, “Jesus isn’t confined by cultural expectations and structures.” What are some of the cultural expectations and structures that “confine” us?

“We often miss what’s possible because we settle for what’s comfortable.” What are some of the comfortable things we settle for?

Chad pointed out that Jesus listened to the woman. What can we learn from what Jesus did?

Is there anything you are walking around that God wants you to walk through?