Great Disciples: Go & Love Others

Love isn’t just something to believe. It’s something to live. Rooted in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, this message explores what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus: not just knowing the truth, but going and living it out. Through the familiar story of the Good Samaritan and the call to “go” in the Gospel of Matthew, we’re challenged to move beyond good intentions and into intentional, relational love. What if being a disciple isn’t about doing more, but about noticing, stopping, and loving the person right in front of you?

Group Discussion Questions

When you think about the call to “go” in Matthew 28 and the example of the Good Samaritan, what stands out most to you from what you heard?

As you think about 1 Corinthians 13, where did you notice a real-life moment this past week where you had the opportunity to love like that, but didn’t? What happened in that moment, and what might it look like to respond differently next time?

In your current season of life, who are the people in your “path” (family, work, church, neighborhood) that might be hurting or in need of intentional love?

When you reflect on the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan, which one do you most relate to right now? What might be keeping you from stepping in and engaging more intentionally?

What is one specific, practical step you can take this week to “go and do likewise”—to show intentional, Christ-like love to someone—and how can this group support or follow up with you on it?