READ: Luke 4:16-21; Matthew 10:5-8; Matthew 9:35-38DISCUSS: “True compassion is always the byproduct of close proximity.”

1. How are you remaining close to the Lord?
2. What does a lost sheep look like to you?

DISCUSS: “The Greek word for “compassion” is the same in all these texts and refers most literally to the bowels or guts of a person—it’s an ancient way of referring to what rises up from one’s innermost core. This compassion reflects the deepest heart of Christ.” - Dane C. Portland

1. In what ways are you letting the Lord break your heart for what breaks HIs?

1. When is the last time you felt pain in this way? Or at all?

1. Is your heart in line with God’s when serving?

DISCUSS: “Your calling in the kingdom of God is connected to your burden for the Kingdom of God.”

1. How are you putting your heart on the line to get burdened?
2. What step are you gonna take to get close to urgent physical and spiritual needs?
3. Out of the five groups of people:

1. Lost & Unreached
2. Orphans & Widows
3. Poor & Oppressed
4. Captives & Refugees
5. Outsiders & Outcasts

Which one(s) of these is the Lord burdening Your heart for?