Message Notes for October 10, 2021
Series: Neighborliness, Title: The Spirit of Neighborliness

Key verses: Luke 4:16-21And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. 17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.

Acts 2:1-17

Personal Notes:

The impact of the Holy Spirit on the people of God:

The Holy Spirit brings diverse people together.
The Holy Spirit moves these same people out in mission.
The Holy Spirit gives us hope in the coming kingdom.

Family/Group Study Notes for October 10, 2021
Series: Neighborliness, Title: The Spirit of Neighborliness

How has being a follower of Jesus made your life more inclusive of people from different races, backgrounds and cultural experiences? How has this changed from before you followed Jesus?
Read Luke 4:16-21. What does this first sermon of Jesus say about Him and His purpose? Of all the passages of Scripture Jesus could have chosen to read, why do you think He chose this one? What does it mean that this is fulfilled in His midst? The same Holy Spirit who moved Jesus to proclaim this passage is the same Holy Spirit that moves God’s people to follow Jesus. How does this passage become fulfilled in our midst?
Who do you see as captives in our society? Who do you see as oppressed in our society? What practical ways can you, your family, your community group help release captives? What would be your next action steps? How does this fulfill the great commandment to love God and love neighbor in Matthew 22: 26-39?
Gather with each other and pray for God to show you ways you can love your neighbor in helping them find freedom in Christ. Pray for each other to find personal freedom in ways the evil one has brought confusion and brokenness to your own life.