Just lyfe

Introduction

This session invites to increase our compassion for others

Discussions and challenges to help you see people as Jesus does, seeking justice and peace

In a competitive consumerist world, where what you have seems to matter more than who you are, where social networking replaces face-to-face relationships and where few of us even meet our neighbours – let alone know them. The Just lyfe expresses themes of justice, compassion and peace and takes place in all arenas of life, from personal to social to global.

As with the other zones, the actions we take are not the end goal.True compassion is motivated by a genuine heart, is empowered by the love of God and embraces the possibility of positive change.

One of the remarkable aspects of this zone is its double effect: in the process of coming alongside others, we too are helped. As we learn to develop a heart of compassion and to see the world as God sees it – we too are truly blessed.

‘Our intention to live as apprentices of Jesus must be worked out in the public, social and political realms. God’s grace is given not only to change us, but to touch others through us.’
Christopher S Webb President of Renovare US

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Extract from the full session:

READ

As you read, look for one or two points that really impact you.

Matthew 25. 31-46

The Final Judgement

31 “When the Son of Man comes as King and all the angels with him, he will sit on his royal throne, 32 and the people of all the nations will be gathered before him. Then he will divide them into two groups, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats...

REFLECT

Take time discuss and share your thoughts on the what you’ve read

Setting the scene:

In Palestine it’s common for the sheep to be mixed up with the goats. The ‘sheep’ are an Old Testament image for God’s people. Right and left in Jewish culture symbolizes...

RESPOND

As a group, create a challenge to help you respond to what you’ve read and discussed
... or try one of ours

01 Lets Talk

Surprise someone this week with a real encouragement. Send a text, email or make a call to tell them what they mean to you as a friend...