Orbit 18.1 – The good Samaritan is a well known story – perhaps one of the most famous. But today as you read it, look for answers to the question: how do I get eternal life?
Read Luke 10 verses 25-28
- So how does someone inherit eternal life?
- Easy to keep these commands fully?
Read Luke 10 verses 29-37
- Remember samaritans were the worst enemies! – How can I treat them better than myself?
- What was Jesus teaching him?
Prayer – Thank God that Jesus wants us to do these things – but also forgives us for when we don’t!
Creative – send a message, a cake, a card or an invite to an ‘enemy’
Orbit 18.2 – Our big question for today – what is more important? Burger or curry? No – to worship or to serve?
Read Luke 10 verses 38-42
- What was Martha most bothered about?
- What did Mary realise about Jesus?
- Are some things important – but Jesus should always be the most important!
Prayer – Ask God to help you put Jesus first. Are there specific areas you could change to help this happen?
Creative – Make / draw an Olympic Podium – what comes second and third? Who or what comes first?
Orbit 18.3 – Another big question – how do we make cake? No! How do we pray?
It has been said you can tell how someone is getting on as a follower of Jesus by how much they enjoy praying! Here’s a few sessions on the wonderful gift of prayer!
Read Luke 11 verses 1-4-
- What is best way to address God?
- What is first thing to pray for?
- What else is vital?
Prayer – Pray these words of Jesus – adding in your own prayers – adding in different names and characteristics of God. Naming the people & places where you want God’s kingdom to come. Think who you can forgive and thank God for forgiving you.
Creative – Write out this prayer / decorate it / add extra notes!
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