Be with people when they’re lonely.
Ruth 1:1-18; I John 4:11-13; John 14:16
- When you’re stressed, would you rather be alone or surrounded by friends? Why?
- What’s the difference between being alone and being lonely?
- What are some reasons why a person might feel lonely?
- When’s the last time you felt lonely? What would have helped you feel less alone?
- Why do you think Ruth decided to stick with Naomi? What would you have done if you were her?
- Read John 14:16. When someone is lonely, what does God do? What does God invite us to do?
- Why is it hard to reach out to people who are lonely?
- How can you tell if someone is feeling lonely? What if they try to hide their loneliness?
- What are some ways we could make people feel less alone here at church?
- Who’s someone who seems lonely right now? What’s one thing you can do to be “with” them?
