Episode Life to the Full
What does it mean to live life to the full? Discover how seeing Jesus as our “good shepherd” helps us understand His promise to give us full life!
Chapter 1
You’ve heard the verse where Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” But have you thought about what it really means to live a full and abundant life? Be part of the Discover the Word group for this series called “Life to the Full.” Elisa Morgan leads Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry in exploring how the concept of shepherding plays into understanding Jesus’ words in John 10:10. In this first conversation, discover the context surrounding this verse to better understand why Jesus said this.
Chapter 2
What do you know about sheep and shepherds? And how are they connected with Jesus’ promise to give those who follow Him a full and abundant life in John 10:10? In this conversation, the Discover the Word group explores the importance of shepherds and sheep in the Bible. Discover how this metaphor can influence our relationship with God and help us receive the full life Jesus describes.
Chapter 3
Do you think there’s a difference between hearing and listening? Well, in this discussion, the Discover the Word group discusses the importance of not only hearing, but listening to Jesus, as well as the danger of listening to the wrong voices in life. Discover how being attentive to Jesus helps us experience the full life that He promises in John 10:10.
Chapter 4
Can you always discern the intentions of the people that are speaking into your life? Are you confident about whether those voices can actually be trusted? Join the group on this edition of Discover the Word as they discuss the importance of being discerning about who speaks into our lives. Discover how discernment can help us experience the full life that Jesus promises in John 10:10.
Chapter 5
Have you ever felt like you didn’t have enough, and how did that influence the choices you made? In this conversation, the Discover the Word group discusses how Jesus’ followers can replace a “scarcity mindset” with one that recognizes the abundance we have in Christ. Join the group as they wrap up a look at Jesus’ promise of full life in John 10:10.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Jesus promises to give us “full life” in John 10:10 but that can be easily misunderstood. While some may think that “full life” means health and wealth, the “full life” Jesus describes is spiritual completeness. When we come to Jesus as our Shepherd—trusting Him to guide us and protect us, then we begin to experience this spiritual completeness He promises.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- How can the concept of “shepherding” help you understand Jesus’ promise from John 10:10 to give you full life?
- How does being attentive to Jesus’ voice help you experience the full life He promises in John 10:10?
- Jesus can help you discern whether the voices speaking into your life are taking away from or giving to you. How can that filter help you experience the full life Jesus promises in John 10:10?
- How can you experience the full life Jesus promises in John 10:10 today?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, thank You for giving me full life through You that I can experience spiritually today! Help me respond to You as my Shepherd. Help me discern the different voices in my life. And help me be attentive to Your voice. Amen.”
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