INTRODUCTION
Have you ever had a Surprise Party thrown for you? Have you ever thrown one for someone else? Well, your Heavenly Father wants to throw one for you and you might just be surprised by the reason why!
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- If you are married, how did you and your spouse meet?
- Have you ever had an "I don't deserve" moment?
- Have you ever had an "I deserve more" moment?
- Do you believe that it doesn't matter what you have done?
- How would your life change if you really believed that God's love doesn't depend on what you have or have not done?
- What speech do you need to drop this week in order to experience the joy of being with your Heavenly Father?
MOVING FORWARD
How would you complete these statements? God if you will ____________, I will __________. God, I don't understand how you could give them _____________, and never give me _____________. How does God want to change your thinking in these areas this week?
CHANGING YOUR MIND
Read Luke 15: 11-32. What do you need to take away from this story?