Opening Discussion

• What is something you bought thinking it would be great, but it ended up being a bad purchase?

Read and Discuss

Luke 8:1a

1 Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God.

• What is Jesus doing in this verse?
  • How might this differ from how you typically picture Jesus?
• What is the kingdom of God?
• What are some practical ways you can proclaim and preach the kingdom of God in your life?

Extra Questions

• What keeps people from sharing about Jesus with others?
• What are some barriers that keep you from sharing your faith with others?
• What can you do daily to live in and expand the kingdom of God?

Luke 8:1b-3

1b The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.

• Why did Luke list these women by name?
• What were some of the roles women took part in pertaining to Jesus’ ministry?
• Why did these women give to Jesus’ ministry?
• When you give to a Christ-centered organization, how can that help others hear about the kingdom of God?

Extra Questions

• When it comes to supporting the work of Jesus with finances and resources, what are some hang-ups people have?
  • Why is it hard for people to let go of their resources?
• What might you need to do this week to work on giving the Lord control of your finances?

Discipleship Questions

• What is one thing you can do each day this week to proclaim and preach the kingdom of God?
• What is the Lord calling you to give toward this week?

Memorize it!

Luke 8:1a

1 Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God.

Prayer TACOS!

Thanksgiving- Give thanks to Jesus for establishing a ministry that continued passing on His message from generation to generation

Adoration- Worship the Lord for His generosity

Confess a time this week when you were not generous

Others- Ask the Lord to show you someone who needs to hear about His kingdom. Pray for an opportunity to share about His kingdom with them.

Self- Pray that the Lord would soften your heart when it comes to giving and finances. Ask Him to show you ways to be generous this week.