Group Impact
It's Complicated
: Love Your EnemiesSunday, May 30 2010
"Turn the other cheek?" Really? Jesus' "Enemies 101" talk seems unrealistic for life as we know it. Is Jesus trying to turn our world upside down, or could he be calling out a broken and confused world-and flipping it right side up?
Nick Cunningham
- What is your favorite revenge movie or story?
- Have you ever had a healthy close relationship destroyed by the cyclical nature of revenge? Can you take steps to begin healing that relationship today?
- Has anyone ever forgiven and loved you when you didn’t deserve it? How did that make you feel?
- Revenge is never sweet. Can you name a time that your action(s) of revenge brought guilt and shame instead of the peace you hoped would happen?
- Have you ever experienced the freedom that comes from going the extra mile? Describe.
- What “extra mile” steps will you take to make this world more like the Kingdom of God?
