Friends by the Firepit
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All welcome to join us around the First Lutheran Firepit (located just north of the Peel House front porch). Bring your favorite beverage and a snack if you wish and join a lively discussion about this week's sermon. Remember, you can always find the sermon written in this week’s Ekklesia Newsletter
Growth Group Questions
based on the Sermon from Sunday, July 20, 2025
Getting to Know Me (Personal Reflection & Sharing)
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When it comes to hospitality or chores at home, do you naturally relate more to Mary or Martha? Why?
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Have you ever felt underappreciated for your work or service—like Martha in the kitchen? What happened and how did you respond?
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Can you remember a time when someone broke social expectations in a way that challenged or inspired you?
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Into the Bible (Scripture Engagement & Understanding)
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Read Luke 10:38–42. What stands out to you in Jesus’ response to Martha? What might surprise you about his words?
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How do the actions of Mary challenge the social and religious norms of her day?
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Why do you think Jesus said that Mary “has chosen the better part”? What does that “better part” mean in the context of discipleship?
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Application (Living It Out)
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What are some distractions in your life that keep you from sitting at Jesus’ feet?
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If Jesus gently corrected you the way he did Martha, what area of your life might he be referring to?
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The sermon invites us to “fix our focus.” What’s one way you can shift your focus toward Jesus this week?
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What daily or weekly practice helps you reconnect with Jesus and rest in His presence? What new practice might you consider trying?
Friends by the Firepit