The God We Serve
“Week 3: Increase Our Faith”
Luke 17:1-19
Introduction:
This week, as we look at Luke 17:1-19, our focus is on the profound truth that genuine repentance changes your mind, creating space for God to transform your heart. Jesus cares deeply about our inner condition, how we treat those around us, the depth of our forgiveness, the posture of our obedience, and our response to His mercy. This passage exposes four essential heart conditions for followers of Christ: a responsible heart that refuses to cause others harm, a forgiving heart that continually releases offense, a responsive heart that obeys even when faith seems minimal, and a grateful heart that returns all glory to Jesus. The God we serve looks past outward appearances and sees the hidden reality of who we are; this week we invite Him to search us according to Psalm 139:23–24, allowing His word to reveal any offensive ways and lead us in everlasting life.
Reading Plan:
Day 1: Luke 17:1-4 - Jesus warns about causing others to stumble. What relationship, conversation, or habit is God asking you to change so your life builds others instead of tripping them?
Day 2: Luke 17:3-4 - “If they repent, forgive them.” Who do you need to forgive again, not because they deserve it, but because Jesus freed you first?
Day 3: Luke 17:5-10 - Faith grows through obedience, not feelings. Where is Jesus asking you to obey even though your faith feels small?
(Remember: God changes the heart, but you change your mind.)
Day 4: Luke 17:11-19 - Only one returned to thank Jesus. Where is God calling you from entitlement to gratitude?
What blessing have you forgotten to return and praise Him for?
Day 5: Psalm 139:23-24 - Let God search your heart. What part of your heart do you need God to transform, bitterness? pride? fear? selfishness? comparison?
Reflection Questions:
Where is Jesus showing you that your mind needs to change so your heart can follow?
Who is Jesus calling you to forgive, again, so your heart stays free?
What “mustard seed” step is God asking you to take?
Where do you need to return and thank Jesus?
What is Jesus freeing you from so your faith can grow?
Challenge & Prayer Focus:
Challenge:
This
week, take one
“mustard-seed” step
of Faith.
Not big, not dramatic, just faithful. Forgive someone. Confess
something. Return gratitude. Obey the next thing Jesus puts in front
of you.
Small
obedience grows strong faith.
Prayer: “Lord, increase my faith.”
Pray for a heart that obeys before it understands, thanks Him before it sees the outcome, and trusts Him in every stretch and struggle.
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