Repenting and Stomping

Getting to Know You:

Share with the group a time when you experienced a moment of clarity where you understood the consequences of your sin and wrongdoing. How did that moment impact you?

Going Deeper:
What is ‘repentance’? How and why is it different from remorse, just feeling bad and regretting your sin? Consider the towns and people Jesus lists in Luke 10:13-15. They had received His ministry, yet had not repented. According to the second half of verse 13, grief plays an important role in repentance. Why is this? Read 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 and discuss.

As followers of Jesus, we are tempted to downplay the severity of rejecting Jesus and refusing to repent. Why do we do this? Read 1 Peter 3:13-16 – discuss what it looks like to faithfully share what is true, yet in the manner described in verse 16.

Read Luke 10:17-20. According to Jesus, and according to the 72, how far does our authority in Christ extend? And according to verse 20, what is the danger that every believer in Jesus should be aware of as they serve Jesus in the power of His authority?

Read 2 Timothy 1:7-9. According to this passage, what is the truth that overcomes our fear and lack of confidence? This certainly applies to sharing our faith like the 72 did – what are some fears you struggle with today, and how does this truth help you overcome them?

Taking it Home:
This week, pray for an opportunity to share the Gospel with a loved one who has yet to repent. Seek to be obedient to Christ and trust God to work through His power in their life.