The Risk of Living

Scripture Reading: Luke 22:21-62

Opening Question:

What word or phrase stands out to you the most?

Core Question 1:

What does this Scripture teach us about Jesus? What does it teach us about ourselves?

Core Question 2:

Consider the fact that Jesus has spent three years trying to prepare His disciples to take over His ministry after He’s gone. Now, Jesus is running out of time, and it seems that they just don’t get what He’s about. How hopeless does the situation appear to be in these Scriptures? What risk is Jesus taking?

Core Question 3:

How is risk a fundamental part of being human? How does our willingness to take risk relate to hope?

Concluding Question:

What risk are you facing in your life right now? What hope is helping you face it?