Parenting Sunday, Luke 10:1-21

Published: Nov. 6, 2016, 10 a.m.

Questions for Reflection/Discussion: 1. Share some recent funny or ridiculous parenting stories either from your own experience of parenting, or some stories from growing up. 2. When you think of the term ’discipleship,’ how would you explain it? How has your concept of discipleship changed or grown? 3. How is parenting similar to discipleship? In what ways would you say your parents discipled you? If you have children, if what ways have you tried to disciple them? 4. Read Luke 10:1-3. Why do you think there was a sense of urgency? Why do you think Jesus would be willing to send His followers into potential danger? 5. Read Luke 10:5-9. How would you describe a Person of Peace? From what Jesus says, what are some of the things we should be keeping in mind or trying to accomplish when interacting with a Person of Peace? 6. In light of this passage, discipleship includes Modeling, Sending, & Coaching. Which of those is the easiest for you to do, either as a parent, or as you disciple others, and why? Which of those is the hardest, and why? 7. Take some time to identify the People of Peace in your life and share their names and your relationship with them to the group. Pray that God may open up opportunities for discipleship, where you can tell them about Jesus Christ.