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Success is not enough to satisfy our longing for significance. Today our Guest Speaker, Mark Moore, brings the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus. Lean into today's message and walk away inspired to live a life of meaning and purpose, just like Jesus did.

SETLIST

Prodigals by North Point Worship Available on "Our God Will See Us Through (Live)" from North Point from Centricity Music

Let The Redeemed by Josh Baldwin Available on the CD "Live at Church" from Bethel Music

Highest Praise by Flatirons Music

Same God By Elevation Worship Available on "LION" from Elevation Worship

QUESTIONS

Zacchaeus

Mark Moore

July 23rd, 2023

// Bible References
Luke 19:1-10; Matt 9:11-13; Ex 22:1; Mark 10:45; John 10:10

// Community Question
Describe a time where you helped someone who really needed it, how did that make you feel?

// Discussion Questions

1. The sermon emphasizes the need to shift focus from success to significance by changing how we see people. How can we move from focusing on our own success to considering the needs of others in our daily lives? Think of a specific area in your life where you tend to focus on success. How can you change your perspective to prioritize the needs of others in this area?
2. The sermon highlights Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus to show that Jesus knows each of us personally and wants a relationship with us. Why is it important to remember that Jesus knows us by name and desires a relationship with us? When have you felt deeply known and valued by someone? How can you model Jesus' loving approach in your own relationships?
3. The interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus emphasizes the importance of relationships in spreading Jesus' message. How can we develop significance in our lives by focusing on deeper relationships with those around to better share the message of Jesus? Choose one relationship in your life where you'd like to build more relational equity. What actions can you take to strengthen that connection?
4. Read Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus' repentance and commitment to restitution show a change in his heart after meeting Jesus. How does Zacchaeus' transformation speak to the power of encountering Jesus? Share about a time when you experienced a transformation or change in your own life after encountering Jesus. How has that changed the way you interact with others?
5. Jesus' purpose statement in Luke 19:10 is a guide for our own purpose: to seek and save the lost. In what ways might Jesus be calling us to seek and save the lost in our own lives? Who is someone in your life who may feel lost or disconnected? What steps can you take to reach out and share God's love with them?

// Challenge: Who do we feel God is asking us to improve or have a deeper relationship with? Who is God asking us to share His love with that we can invite to church next week?