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I Will Not Leave You Orphans

Read Genesis Luke 15;25-30;

Commentary: Jesus said, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. (Luke 14:16) How do these behaviors reflect an orphan spirit?

Do you have or have you ever experienced:

• Fear of rejection?
• Difficulty trusting others?
• Low self-Esteem?
• Sense of perfection?
• Isolation?

Orphan Characteristics

Read Psalm 68:5

Commentary: Spiritual orphans often exhibit these characteristics. Discuss how these might show up in our lives, relationships, at work, etc.:

• Victim
• Persecutor
• Rescuer

Signs of an Orphan Spirit

Commentary: Discuss the following signs of an orphan spirit:

• Anger (Read Ephesians 4:26)
• Isolation (Read Luke 15:28, Proverbs 18:1, Matthew 18:20)
• Demanding and Controlling (Read Luke 15:29)
• Jealous when others do well (Luke 15:30)
• Blessings seem blocked (Luke 15:31)

Breaking the Orphan Spirit

Commentary: Discuss the following ways to break the Orphan Spirit and why each one is important

Read John 1John 3:1

• Experience God’s Love
• Know He loves you!
• Look to the Cross
• Embrace Your Identity (Read 1 Corinthians 1:30, Galatians 2:20)
• Forgive (Read Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:7)
• Embrace Community
• Serve People

UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS:

• Youth Encounter 6/20/26
• Fathers Day 6/21/26
• Belong Group Semester 1 ends July 8
• New Member Welcome Party July 26

REPORT:

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