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Enjoy - Week Three

July 20, 2025 0 0

 

Enjoyment sparks into life

 

When we act with grace, when we go against the grain of bitterness and resentment, that friction will create a spark. In that spark of possibility comes transformation, enjoyment and the opportunity for growth.

 

SEEDS TO SOW: “The gracious option is always the most creative option” — Discuss!

 

Read Amos 8: 1-12

Embers turning cold, everybody loses.

Do you think God still brings judgement on nations that seek to steal the fulfilment of others?

Who and where are the prophets today speaking out for justice?

Do you think there is a positive way of looking at verses 11-12? Will seeking eventually be rewarded?

 

Read Luke 10: 38-42

Mary’s in the moment.

Take a moment to reflect on what you know about the role women played in the ministry of Jesus? (Luke 8: 1-3 give us a fascinating glimpse!)

This is an interesting story because it contrasts the tension between action and reaction. Mary is in the moment reacting to Jesus, listening to him. While Martha is active but her activity is taking her out of earshot of Jesus. Discuss how when we are active, completing tasks, we can miss the opportunity to be reactive to listen closely to Jesus.

Why is it important to be ‘in the moment’ when we encounter grace, when we come to Jesus?

 

Read Colossians 1: 15-28

Deep enjoyment — not hollow happiness.

How do you react to the way Paul describes the identity of Jesus? (See verses 15-23)

What fresh insights, questions or challenges come to you from the text?

Paul had a clear plan in his head regarding his life’s work — (see verses 24-27). How do you think happiness or enjoyment factored into his tumultuous life? Where do you think Paul would have found enjoyment?