SERMON NOTES

Use these notes as discussion prompts for your group, or in your personal time with God.

Get to know each other. Connect, warm up to each other, fellowship.

Carry each other's burdens. Share life’s challenges and practice Soul Care. Pray together.

1) Think about a time that was difficult in the past. What values helped you navigate that season?

2) What is the first word that comes to mind when someone hears your name?

3) Can you relate to feeling despised or rejected by those around you? How did you handle that? Have you allowed/received the love of Jesus to those places in your life?

4) Is your life testifying to what God has done and how he has changed you? What is the fruit you produce saying about you?

5) As you reflect on Zacchaeus’ life and how it changed when he encountered God. Who might you need to share the love of Jesus with? Who are you despising or afraid of that needs to encounter the love of God?

Does anyone need clarity on something? Are there any big God questions you are wrestling with?

Celebrate life’s successes and God’s provision. Worship God’s presence. Time to brag about God.

Jesus, I believe you came because you love us, you died on the cross because you love us and you rose again because you desired to make a way for me to be with you now and in Heaven. I am sorry for sinning and going my own way, please forgive me. God be the King of my life, I invite you right now to come and change my heart and life. Amen

If you prayed the Prayer of Salvation, do these three things:

1. Tell someone that you started a relationship with Jesus Christ.

2. Talk to God and tell him about your life. Just talk to him like you would to a friend because HE is your friend,

3. Check out that reading plan above (Click on the "First Steps" image above).