Scripture Reference
Matthew 25:31-46
Open in Prayer
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Message Recap
God really loves vulnerable people and He loves them in big ways! Matthew 25:31–46 reveals God’s heart for the hurting and marginalized and calls you to love them, too. The opportunity to love your vulnerable neighbors is closer than you think!
Discussion Questions
What does it mean to you to be on mission in your everyday life? How can you cultivate this mindset today?
Who do you consider the "least of these" in your community? How can we actively engage with people who might be overlooked?
How have you seen the impact of serving people who are vulnerable in your community? What stories of lives being changed stand out to you?
How does understanding our salvation as a gift motivate us to serve others? Can you share a personal experience related to this?
What are some examples of sacrificial love that you have witnessed or experienced? How can these inspire our own actions?
What personal barriers prevent you from serving the "least of these"? How can you work to overcome those barriers?
Live it out
What areas of passion have emerged in your small group when it comes to serving? What is a next step you can take as a group, or as an individual, to lean into this calling? Is there someone in your group that feels led to start a local serving group in 2025? Pray about what God is stirring in your group regarding serving the “least of these.” Imagine what God could do with all the groups at Willow being on mission with changing the world, right where God has us!
Close In Prayer
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