Living Life Above Average

“So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” Luke 10:36 (NKJV)

And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:37 (NKJV)

1. “C” EFFORT GETS “C” RESULTS!

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)

2. YOUR LIFE IS MORE THAN BIG SCREENS, TIGHT JEANS AND SMOKE MACHINES!

“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)

3. FAITH DOESN’T TAKE THE FEAR AWAY!

“…and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 (NKJV)

Victory Group Questions:

1. What grade would you give yourself in your Christian walk? Why?

2. Share a testimony of a time when you relied on your faith in God in the presence of fear.

• READ Luke 10:38-42 and discuss the concept of priority.