Share a time when you felt seen in a crowd—what did it mean to you?

If you were a shepherd, what kind of sheep would be the most frustrating for you?

The Parable of the Lost Sheep – Read Matthew 18:12–14
What surprises you about the shepherd’s actions in this story?
How does this parable reveal something about God’s heart?

Jesus Sees the One – Read Luke 8:43–48, John 5:1–9, and Luke 19:1–10
What do these encounters teach us about the way Jesus noticed people?
Which story do you relate to most, and why?

We Were the One – Read Romans 5:6–8
In what ways have you personally experienced God “coming after you”?
Jeremey spoke about his friend Kent who was “for him.” Who are some of the “Kents” (people God used) in your life to draw you closer to Him?

Vision: For The One – Read Together
“Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we walk with each one in our communities so together we experience life as Jesus meant it to be.”
What does it mean to be “empowered by the Holy Spirit” in everyday relationships?
If God is calling us to walk with one person in our community, what might that practically look like?

From the Perspective of the 99 – Read Luke 15:1–7
Why do you think Jesus told this parable to the Pharisees?
What’s the danger of being content as one of the 99?
How can we, as “the 99,” celebrate when God goes after someone else?

Walk it Out
This week, prayerfully ask God to show you one person in your life who was “for you” as a tangible example of God’s grace. Take time to thank that person for the impact they have had on your life.