Life Group - Study Guides

If you want your life to matter—both today and for eternity—you must use it wisely. That means making the most of your time, your talents, your giftedness. We’ll study the Parable of the Talents and the life of King David to see how to do exactly that!

At the end of this life, we assume there will be a memorial service, a fairly nice eulogy, and an eternity with Jesus. Yet believers can live a life that gets them to heaven but does not leave a legacy of blessing and peace here on this earth. Your time here matters. Let’s learn how to spend our time here well, making the most of every opportunity we have to serve Jesus and serve others.

We place value on so many things: a new house, boat, clothes, or success. They can be priceless objects, but people still matter more than things, “to-do lists,” and our preferences. You should love and care for others as (in the same ways) you love yourself. This kind of love leads to healthy conflict resolution and authenticity in relationships. It isn’t loving to agree on everything or to fake it. Let’s discuss how can we love through conflict and weaknesses.

Jesus made the religious leaders of His day extremely uncomfortable. He can make us uncomfortable in our casual faith, also. When asked what is most important, Jesus repeated the “Shema,” the daily prayer of the Israelites and declaration of their belief in God from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. Jesus affirmed this huge part of the Jewish faith, but He also elevated it. Let’s study why it matters today.

The Resurrected Jesus sent word for His disciples to meet Him in Galilee. There He delivered their assignment. We call it “the Great Commission.” It’s also our assignment, the Church’s one job. Let’s break it down and get practical about what and how we are to do this job!