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Let Go and Leave Behind

Discussion Questions:

What’s one “comfort item” you had growing up (a blanket, toy, habit) that was hard to let go of?

When’s a time you held onto something longer than you should have—physical or emotional?

What similarities do you see in these two stories?

What stands out about the differences in Lazarus’ and Jesus’ grave clothes moments?

Why do you think Jesus left his grave clothes behind but Lazarus needed help?

Jesus told others to help remove Lazarus’ grave clothes. What role does community play in helping us walk in freedom?

What do you think the “graves clothes” metaphor represents in our lives?

What kind of things tend to keep people spiritually stuck?

Do you ever feel like your past disqualifies you from living “life to the full”? Why or why not?

Are there “grave clothes”. you find yourself still carrying? (shame, addiction, resentment, anger, fear)

What would it look like to let go of these things?

How do fear and control affect our willingness to let go and leave behind?

What lies do we tend to believe that keep us from fully embracing God’s forgiveness?

What’s one small step we can take this week to let go and step into resurrection life?