BIG IDEA
Open Circles Change Lives: Just as Jesus saved a seat for us, we're called to both courageously step into community and faithfully create it for others.
KEY VERSES
Ruth 2:8-17
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Think about the Luz Long and Jesse Owens story. When was a time someone 'opened their circle' to you when you didn't expect it? How did that moment impact you, and are you still feeling its effects today?
The sermon said 'you have to be brave enough to step in and be vulnerable.' What fears or hesitations keep you from fully stepping into community? What's the worst and best that could happen if you took that risk?
Look at your own friend group or 'circle' right now. Be honest - have you built walls or tables? What's one practical way you could make your circle more welcoming this week at school?
The sermon talks about how Jesus was 'counter-cultural' in who He welcomed. Who are the modern-day 'outsiders' in our school or community that we might be overlooking? Why do you think we overlook them?
Boaz didn't just welcome Ruth once - he created ongoing ways for her to belong. What are some specific ways you could either step into community or help create lasting inclusion for others in our youth group?