Message Notes: Q: How have you been blessed lately? What’s that looked and felt like? In the Bible portions below, watch for the repeated words: bless, blessed, blessing AND all, all people, all nations. Explore the following verses, watching for those terms and your own answers to the following Qs: Genesis 1:28: What’s the nature of God’s relationship with humans? Genesis 12:1-3: What did God promise Abraham and family + others? How is that significant in your thinking? Luke 19:1-10: Why is Jesus’ approach with Zacchaeus surprising? What connection does Jesus link back to Abraham? Why? Galatians 3:7-9: How does Paul describe this thick thread of "blessing -> Abraham -> all people?" How is that significant in your thinking? Ponder this: How responsive are you to God’s blessing? ‘Ready to bless others? Explain your responses to such probing Qs. A discipleship roadmap: Begin with Bible and prayer Listen Eat Serve Story Begin with Bible and prayer: Read Luke 6:12-13. What do you learn about Jesus’ own way of beginning to disciple? Q: What will it take for you to be in God’s Word 5 days each week? Q: Who are your 8 “neighbors” nearby you’ll commit to pray for, that they might be even more blessed with the loving grace of God? Get Ready for Next Week: BLESS: listen Read each day from Luke 18:35-43; Acts 17:21-23; and 1 Corinthians 9:22-23.