
*Orbit 10.1* -.Jewish bigwigs are trying to catch Jesus doing something against their rules. But these rules were added by humans to the precious laws of God – Jesus was showing them how silly it is to have these extra rules
*Read* Luke 6 verses 1-11
- What annoyed the pharisees?
- How did Jesus answer them? (v3-4 and 9)
- Jesus said he was Lord of the Sabbath (v5). Who made the Sabbath? So who is Jesus claiming to be?
*Prayer* – Lord, teach me the difference between following rules and following you.
*Creative* . make a door hanger that says “I follow Jesus”
*Orbit 10.2* -.Jesus chose his close team, but also spoke with all that followed him. His team talks were worth listening to!
*Read* Luke 6 verses 12-26
- What bad things can Jesus’ followers expect? (v20-22)
- But what will they also be given? (v20-23)
- Jesus used words to describe what would happen to those who live for themselves and choose not to follow God…
*Prayer* – What do you thank God for? Thankful for being treated badly?
*Creative* . add the words “part of Jesus’ team” to your door hanger!
*Orbit 10.3* – Jesus now gets down to some hard teaching. How do we treat those who treat us badly?
*Read* Luke 6 verses 27-36
- How do we treat those who ill-treat us? (v27-28)
- There are other ways we should respond – then in v31 how does Jesus summarise?
- How could you show God’s love to an enemy?
- Who do you need to treat differently?
*Prayer* – Spend some time talking to God about how difficult this is – and agree with him to do it!
*Creative* .Add “loves enemies!” to the door hanger!
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