Small Group Discussion Guide

Main Scripture passages:

Mark 5:21–43 — Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman
Luke 10:25–37 — The Good Samaritan

Icebreaker:

What’s one of the most memorable interruptions you’ve had this week?

Do you tend to be more of a planner or a go-with-the-flow type? How does that affect your ability to be interrupted?

Main Idea:

Hurry kills our capacity for community. Love allows for interruptions. Jesus modeled a life that, though busy, was never too hurried to love people in need.

Discussion Questions

Personal Reflection:

How has hurry impacted your ability to connect with people you care about?

Can you recall a recent time when you were interrupted? How did you respond?

When have you felt like someone “allowed” you to interrupt their life with your need? How did that impact you?

Biblical Reflection:

Read Mark 5:21–43. What stands out to you about how Jesus handled interruptions?

Why do you think Jesus stopped when the woman touched Him, even though He was on His way to heal a dying child?

Read Luke 10:25–37. How does the Samaritan’s response compare to the priest and Levite’s? What do you think motivated him to stop?
Application:

What areas of your life are most affected by hurry? (Family, friendships, church, work, etc.)

What are practical ways you can build more margin into your life to be available for community and interruption?

Who in your life might need you to stop and love them this week—even if it interrupts your plans?

Challenge

Take one step this week to intentionally allow for interruptions. That might mean keeping space in your schedule, picking up a phone call you’d normally ignore, or slowing down enough to notice someone who’s hurting.

Prayer Prompt

Ask for a heart like Jesus—busy, but never hurried, always willing to love when love is needed.