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Sunday School Lesson, Outline

January 19
Lesson 8

ENLARGING YOUR CIRCLE

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 147:1–11
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:7–24

LUKE 14:7–18A, 21–24

KEY VERSE
"Whosoever [exalt] himself shall be abased; and he that [humble] himself shall be exalted."—Luke 14:11

LESSON AIMS

After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Identify ways a disciple of Jesus demonstrates humility in the extending and receiving of hospitality.
2. Compare and contrast the giving of a banquet in Jesus’ day with a contemporary manner of social interaction.
3. Perform one act of Christian charity in the week ahead that involves no expectation of repayment.

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction

      A.      Proud to be Humble
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      Choosing a Place (LUKE 14:7–11)
      A.      Bad Action and Consequences (vv. 7–9)
      B.      Good Action and Consequences (vv. 10, 11)
          II.      Enlarging Your Circle (LUKE 14:12–14)
      A.      Inviting for Advantage (v. 12)
      B.      Including from Kindness (vv. 13, 14)
      The Smoking Section
          III.      Snubbing the Supper (LUKE 14:15–18a, 21–24)
      A.      Reaction to Jesus (v. 15)
      B.      Rebuffed Invitation (vv. 16–18a)
      C.      Redirected Request (v. 21)
      D.      Room for More (vv. 22–24)
      The Guest List

Conclusion

      A.      Avoiding the Spotlight
      B.      Expanding the Circle
      C.      Prayer
      D.      Thought to Remember

Krause, Mark S. et al. “Enlarging Your Circle.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 178. Print.



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