5.4.25 - Caring Enough... to Do One Good Thing (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 29; Matthew 6 & 22:37-40

YOU CAN ALSO READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR TODAY’S SERMON HERE!

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. When was the last time you really felt overwhelmed? What are some ways that feeling overwhelmed can prevent us from caring for others?

2. How does the Lord's Prayer remind us to prioritize both our relationship with God and our care for others?

3. How might focusing on local acts of kindness help to keep us engaged in the world? Can you think of a situation where focusing on one local issue made a difference in your community?

4. Kenny mentioned Jeremiah's message to the Israelites about building lives in exile. How can we apply this idea in our own lives when facing difficult situations?

5. What does it really mean to you to 'love your neighbor as yourself’?

6. Can you identify a specific person or community in your life who might need your support right now? What steps will you take to show them love?