Meeting Jesus

Luke 6:1-11

Opening Question:

How have you practiced rest? What do you do to be refreshed?

Context:

Keeping the Sabbath is one of the 10 Commandments found in Exodus 20:8-10. This law had many additional requirements defining it limiting what people were and were not allowed to do. The Pharisees were the strictest keepers of the law.

Discussion Questions:

In verses 1-5, what do Jesus and his disciples do that draw attention from the Pharisees? Why are the Pharisees upset?

What is Jesus’ response? What do you think this means?

In verses 6-11, what does Jesus do that is considered unlawful to the Pharisees? What is Jesus’ question in response?

If Sabbath is also about doing good and giving life, how does that reshape your thinking about this commandment?

What freedom do we experience in Sabbath?

How is the practice of Sabbath renewing and refreshing for you and for community? What is healing about this practice? How has your understanding of rest and restoration changed during the pandemic?

Take Home Questions:

What is one thing you can do or not do to allow yourself and others a Sabbath that is life-giving?

How does the presence of God factor into your understanding and experience of Sabbath?

How does your own understanding of Sabbath go beyond what you would like to do, to what is life-giving and renewing for others and the community?

GROW Guide January 31, 2021