Week 1

Look Back

What was the result of your submitting to and worshiping Jesus, as you persistently presented your needs to God this week?

Look Up

Read Matthew 5:43-48 and Leviticus 19:18

1. After reading both passages, do you think that hating your enemy was an actual command from God? Why or why not?
2. What does it mean to act as a true child of God the Father? What does this mean to you personally?
3. How does Jesus describe the outcomes and benefits of loving all people in these verses? Why do you think Jesus challenges people to be “different”?
4. How do you think most people react to verse 48? What do you think was Jesus' reason or intent for making this bold statement?

Read Hebrews 10:15-18 and John 14:6

1. Try to put Hebrews 15:16 in your own words? What specific words or phrases do you think should be emphasized?
2. What does verse 17 have to do with our being “perfect”? What does this mean to you personally?
3. Which statement by Jesus, Matthew 5:48 or John 14:6 is easier for you to understand and accept? Why?
4. What insight does Jesus' statement in John 14:6 provide into how a person might reach “perfection”? How easy is it for you to believe that the only way to be perfect is to accept and submit to Jesus?

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

• What do these scriptures say about God?
• What do they say about people?
• How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

This week explore how you truly feel about Jesus’ invitation to perfection. How are you responding to His invitation to receive an unbelievable gift? Group

Notes

Challenge your group to answer the question “Jesus Said What?” with other verses from the Bible. Encourage members to explore different translations and look at the context of the verse to better understand meaning and intent.