If you have ever felt left to the outside, abandoned, rejected, unpopular, or unwanted, you will relate to this week’s message. Leah was the unwanted one and her story is one that we can all relate to. Find out how to move from rejection to acceptance as we settle into “Jesus in the Rejected,” part of our Good News Everywhere Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What has surprised you lately?
READ
Genesis 29:14-35; I Corinthians 1:26-29; Isaiah 53:3
TAKEAWAYS
1. Jesus works IN the rejected
2. Jesus works THROUGH the rejected
3. Jesus works WITH the rejected
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Who do you think are the most rejected people today? Why?
2. When and where do you often feel rejected? What makes you feel that way?
APPLICATION
What things can you do to help the rejected feel accepted? Will you do them?
FOR MENTORING
What creates shame in you that contributes to feelings of rejection?
