Seven Stories of Hope

Bible Story Discussion Set

The Demon Possessed Man (Luke 4:31-41)

Jesus delivers a man from spiritual bondage to a demon.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God has compassion for people in bondage.

The Lame Man through the Roof (Luke 5:17-25)

Jesus heals a man unable to walk.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God forgives sin and helps broken people.

The Prostitute Anoints Jesus (Luke 7:36-50)

Jesus forgives a prostitute of her wicked lifestyle.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God loves everyone and desires to forgive
repentant sinners.

The Farmer and the Soils (Luke 8:4-15)

Jesus teaches us that every person goes through different seasons of life.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God cultivates the bad soil of our lives into
healthy soil that bears good fruit.

The Sick Woman and the Dead Girl (Luke 8:40-56)

Jesus demonstrates his divine power through miraculous healing and resurrection.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God has the power to restore health from
sickness and life from death.

The Righteous Man and the Sinner (Luke 18:9-14)

Jesus judges everyone by their heart condition rather than their outward appearance.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God favors and forgives people who humble
themselves and repent of their sins.

Thieves Crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:32-49)

Jesus loves to rescue sinners out of hell and deliver them to heaven to be with him.
Spiritual lesson > We have hope, because God gives us eternal life when we believe in
him and repent of our sins.

We have this hope as an anchor for our souls; firm and secure. (Hebrews 6:19)
 Bible Story Discussion: Instructions & Questions

Bible Story Discussion Instructions

1. Blue Icon: Person Praying: Sing songs, encourage each other & pray.
2. Red Icon: Holy Spirit - Ask the Holy Spirit to speak and reveal truth.
3. Gold Icon: Bible Story - Discuss a Bible story. Obey Jesus’
commands. Make a plan to share hope with others.

1.Purple Icon: Hands Raised: How did you

abide in and obey Jesus last week?
2.Purple Icon: Person Speaking: How did you
share the gospel last week?
3.Gold Icon: Throne/Crown/Cloud: What does
this Bible story teach us about God?
4.Blue Icon: Man & Woman: What does this
Bible story teach us about people?
5.Green Icon: Heart & Cross: How will I abide
in and obey Jesus this week?
6.Green Icon: The World: Who will hear this
story from me next week?

Key Leadership Goal: Leaders, remember to facilitate the work of the Holy Spirit in the
discipleship gathering rather than develop a dependence upon you and your ability to
teach the Bible. Model, Assist, Watch, and Leave. (2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 5:11-14)