Discussion Questions

Sermon Overview 

Disciples should share Jesus' joy in lost sinners becoming found sons.

Digging Deeper    

Read Luke 15:1-32

1. Do you now, or have you ever felt estranged from God? If so, what is/was it like?

2. In the sermon, Brett mentioned that happiness dependent on something that could be lost is fragile. What makes you happy? How durable or fragile is it?

3. Have you ever hit rock bottom? What was it like?

4. Read Luke 15:20. When you think of God’s love, how similar or different is it to what’s described? 

5. There are two ways to be lost: self-indulgence or self-righteousness. Which way did/do you gravitate towards?

6. How is the insight this passage gives us to what brings heaven joy both a thrill for us and a challenge to us?

7. If your joy is the same as what brings God joy, how will it affect:

a. Your view and relationship with those who don’t know Jesus?

b. Your prayer life?

Prayer