Community Group Questions: April 28th-May 4th

Luke 7:1-10

Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant

After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him, 5 for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.” 6 And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. 7 Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. 8 For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” 10 And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.
Questions: 
Doctrine - How we Think
  • The Jewish elders referred to the centurion as worthy of Jesus' attention. The centurion said he was not worthy to have Jesus come under his roof. What does a healthy understanding of worth/unworthiness look like? What Scripture passages support this?
Worship - How we Feel
  • Jay mentioned how essentially the centurion's resume was brought before Jesus. Do you feel like you have to build your resume when you come to God with requests? 
  • What feelings does the idea of Jesus’ ultimate authority evoke in you? 
Application - What we Do
  • Where are you tempted to find your “worthiness” in what the world recognizes as good?
  • Who gives you worth?  Do your thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors align with the answer to the first part of this question?  If not, why?
  • How does the story of Jesus healing the Centurion’s servant help me turn to Jesus when I face difficult circumstances or need help?

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