A Sermon to
Practice
Luke 6:17-49
Steve Jobs
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most
important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me
make the big choices in life. Because almost
everything – all external expectations, all pride, all
fear of embarrassment or failure – the things just
fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is
truly important. Remembering that you are going
to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of
thinking you have something to lose. You are
already naked.”
Steve Jobs
DISCUSSION GUIDE
1. Compare/contrast (Matthew 5:112) and (Luke 6:17-26). What are
the similarities? Differences?
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2. How were the words of Jesus
revolutionary?
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3. How are the words of Jesus
counter-cultural even today?
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4. Which of the beatitudes is the
most difficult for you to live out?
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5. Was Jesus teaching that having wealth is wrong
or is it how you view wealth? (Luke 6:24)
If your attitude about money is that it is all
important and it is used for self-gratification, then
you have your reward. Wealth can be used to
bless others if one chooses to do so.
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6. Was Jesus advocating that we must live in
purity, be unhappy and suffer persecution to live
a God-honoring life? (Luke 6:24-26)
Not in a physical sense, but we should live pious,
humble lives totally submitted to Jesus.
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7. Outline the action steps that Jesus states in (vs.
27-36).
a. (v. 27)
b. (v. 28)
c. (v. 28)
d. (v. 29)
e. (v. 30)
f. (v. 31)
g. (v. 36)
Love your enemies
Bless those who curse you
Pray for those who mistreat you
Give even when mistreated
Give to everyone and do not expect things
back
Treat others like you want to be treated
Show mercy to others
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8. Which of the above action steps
are the most difficult for you to
live?
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9. Why is it not advisable to judge others? (vs. 3742)
Because we are all guilty and have no right to
pass judgment.
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10.
Does this mean that we should ignore sin in
others?
No, but just as Jesus associated with sinners He
still spoke against their sinful acts, but in a caring,
humble way. The people felt loved not judged.
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11. What type of fruit is your life
producing? (vs. 43-45)
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12.
How do actions speak louder than words in
(vs. 46-49)?
We need to be doers of the Word not
hearers only.
Obedience=discipleship