Beyond Sunday for The Luke Church
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Week of March 1 · Friday

Table Talk

Questions drawn from The Better Part. Choose the set that fits whoever is with you. One good question is enough.

Individual adults

Sit with these questions in quiet reflection and prayer during your personal time.

  1. 1What daily worries or responsibilities tend to crowd out your time of quiet listening before the Lord?
  2. 2How has busyness affected your relationship with Christ and others in recent days?
  3. 3What is one practical adjustment you can make to prioritize sitting at Jesus' feet each day?

Couples

Discuss these questions together honestly as partners sharing a home and a routine.

  1. 1In our shared home and schedule, what tasks cause us the most distraction and stress?
  2. 2How can we help each other find time and space to sit quietly and listen to God's word?
  3. 3What would choosing 'the better part' look like for our rhythm together this coming week?

Families

These questions can be shared around the dinner table with all ages present.

  1. 1What are some of the things that make our home feel very busy or rushed during the week?
  2. 2Why is it just as important to stop and listen to Jesus as it is to do work for him?
  3. 3What is one quiet moment our family can share together this week to focus on God?

Small groups

Invite open and unhurried sharing where members can learn from each other's experiences.

  1. 1How do you identify with Martha's feelings when you feel overloaded with good responsibilities?
  2. 2What has helped you in the past to maintain the posture of a disciple listening to Jesus?
  3. 3How can this group support one another in choosing the one thing needful over constant busyness?

Youth

Talk openly about the real pressures and distractions that fill daily school and social life.

  1. 1With school, activities, and phones, what takes up most of your attention and energy each day?
  2. 2Why do you think it feels so hard to just sit still and listen to what God might be saying?
  3. 3What is one simple way you could give Jesus your undivided attention for a few minutes this week?

Children

Tell the story of Martha working hard in the kitchen while Mary sat near Jesus to listen to him.

  1. 1What did Mary do when Jesus came to her house?
  2. 2How did Martha feel when she had to do all the work alone?
  3. 3When can you sit quietly and think about Jesus this week?
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