Questions for Reflection/ Discussion:

1. Have you ever been responsible for something & epically failed? What was that like? Share the story and how you felt afterwards.

2. How would you feel if GOD entrusted you with responsibility? Do you think he does? Do you think he has expectations for that responsibility?

3. The context for Luke 8:16-18 is the parable in Luke 8:1-15. What do you suppose the connection is? What is the ‘seed’ in that parable (v.11). What does God expect based on the parable of he sower? Why is that important for the verses that follow?

4. What do you think the light is in verse 16? What does it mean to put it on a stand so people can see it? How have you seen this done in your life or the lives of people you are in community with?

5. Cross reference the following verses:

v.16 —> Matthew 5:14-16

v.17 —> Matthew 10:26-27

v.18 —> Matthew 25:28-29 (actually read the whole parable from v.14-30)

In each of these verses, what is the point Jesus is trying to get across? Now, go back & reflect on Luke 8:16-18 in light of the amplified meaning of these verses. What do you think Jesus is expecting from his people?

Where can you go & what can you do this next week where Jesus & His Kingdom benefit from the trip? What specifically might that look like? Tell the group your idea & have them ask you about it next week.