Luke in this passage, continues the Sermon on the Mount following upon the theme of mercy. While often misquoted, these verses encourage us to think of others better than ourselves, and show us the great gift of giving.

[Luke 6.37-38]

37 Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Re-read verse 36, where Jesus talked about being merciful. How does that change the meaning of judge not?

+ What is the difference between mercy and forgiveness?

+ Why does Jesus ask us to give?

+ What is the significance of being pressed down, shaken together?

+ Why is the measure that we give, given to us?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can you minister by giving to those around you?

+ How can you give people grace by not judging them?

+ How can you meet people where they are?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Who are you praying for in your life?