We Sacrifice

When was the last time you had to give up on something you really wanted? What was it? It could be anything from a free donut to a big purchase that just felt right but wasn’t.

What stood out to you most from the message?

When you hear the word sacrifice, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

What makes it challenging for you to make sacrifices? What obstacles or mentality stops you?

When you do decide to make sacrifices, what typically motivates you to make those decisions?

Hebrews 12:2 tells us that it was “the joy set before him” which allowed Jesus to endure the cross. Have you ever experienced joy on the other side of suffering? Talk about it with your group.

What’s something in your life right now that needs to be sacrificed?

Embracing sacrifice means letting go of what’s temporary in favor of what’s long term, or even eternal. What’s one step you can take this week to develop your eternal perspective?

Let’s end with prayer. You can say something like, “Jesus, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for us. Thank you for being real with us about what it takes. Give us the courage to think long term and make sacrifices that bring you glory. Amen.”