Message Notes
Look Back
What did you do to begin to heal old traumas by forgiving those involved?
Look Up
Read Luke 10:29-36
- What prompted Jesus to tell this parable? What point was he trying to make?
- Why do you think the priest and Levite walked away from the man? What kind of “boundaries” did they set and why?
Read Luke 10:8-11 and companion passage Matthew 10:11-14
- The accounts of Luke and Matthew tell us that Jesus also instructed his disciples to set boundaries in certain situations. How are these situations different from the man on the road? How were the disciples to know that they were to leave?
Read Proverbs 22:3-5 and Proverbs 4:18-23
- What does Proverbs 22:3 say that a prudent or wise person does? How does this compare with an unwise person?
- What does Proverbs 22:5 say a wise man does to guard his soul? Where do you typically go to seek refuge from a toxic situation? What might you do differently to guard your heart?
- What specific things does Proverbs 4:20-22 say a person needs to do to find life, health and restoration? How can you implement these in your daily life?
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
In what ways do you need to guard your heart/soul?
Notes
The Bible often offers instructions for living that can be challenging and difficult to live out. Jesus teaches us to go out of our way to show mercy but be willing to walk away when our presence is not welcome. Proverbs tells us to take refuge and guard our hearts when we see danger. How do we to know which is best? The answer is to seek God, His will, and power at all times. He needs to be our place of refuge when we need to separate ourselves from those who may do harm to us. My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them and healing to their whole body. Proverbs 4:20-22
