February 9, 2025

Compassion -- Luke 7 -- Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: All need compassion, and compassion is for all.

Compassion for the weak (vv. 11-17)

Compassion for the sinful (vv. 36-50)

Compassion for you

Announcements

⛪️ The Elder Board is beginning the process of crafting a strategic plan for our church, and as a congregational church, we deeply value your input. To help guide this important work, we’ll be hosting a series of focus groups in February and March.

These sessions are completely voluntary and open to church members. They’ll provide an opportunity for you to share your thoughts, feedback, and ideas about our church’s direction and priorities.

Sign-up details, including dates and times, are available on our website. We encourage everyone to participate as we seek God’s wisdom and your insights to shape our shared future. Registration will be open through February 9.

🙏 Dads' Prayer Group (English) will meet on Tuesday, February 18 (note new date for February) at 9:00 p.m. via this Zoom link.

🌎 Missions spotlight features Peter Trinh - K-PACT International.

This Week's Bible Reading

• February 10 - Psalm 29, Galatians 5-6
• February 11 - Psalm 30, Acts 15
• February 12 - Psalm 31, Acts 16-17
• February 13 - Psalm 32, Acts 18
• February 14 - Psalm 33, 1 Thessalonians 1

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

1. How is Jesus viewed in our society?
2. Read Luke 7:11-17. How is the woman described? What do you learn about Jesus from his actions?
3. How are you different than Jesus as described here?
4. Read Luke 7:36-50. How is this woman described? What do you learn about Simon and Jesus from their actions?
5. Who is a bigger sinner -- the woman or Simon? Why?
6. Who understands their sin better -- the woman or Simon? How do you know?
7. With what character from Luke 7 do you most identify? Why? How will you respond to Jesus?