20250629 TRANSFORMED The Nope of Hope (Luke 9.51-62)

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The One Thing: The Nope of Hope
Growgroup Discussion Starters
Know Christ as King
K1 Why did Jesus "set His face toward Jerusalem" (v. 51), even knowing rejection awaited Him? How does this reveal His kingship and purpose? What can we learn from His determination?

Grow in Groups
G1 Why do you think the Samaritans rejected Jesus (v. 53)? What does this “no” to Jesus reveal about cultural, political, or spiritual tensions — and how might we encounter similar rejections today?
G2 James and John wanted to call down fire (v. 54). Why does Jesus say "no" to that kind of zeal? What does this teach us about following Jesus versus defending Him with force or anger?
G3 Jesus says, “Foxes have dens... but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head” (v. 58). Why might Jesus “nope” this would-be follower? How does this challenge our assumptions about comfort and security in service?
G4 What do we make of Jesus saying: “Let the dead bury their own dead” (v. 60)? Why does Jesus say someone who looks back is “not fit for service” (v. 62)? How does this hard “no” reframe our priorities when serving the Kingdom?

Show Up and Serve
S1 Which “nope” in this passage challenges you the most — the rejection Jesus experienced, or the ones He gave to others? What is one way you sense Jesus inviting you to say “no” to something good in order to say “yes” to following Him more fully this week?