📝 Summary

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In this powerful message drawn from the final chapters of his book, Pastor Paul Durbin walks us through the radical generosity of the Good Samaritan and a call to spiritual multiplication. Using six practical resources—testimony, temperature, talent, time, treasure, and ties—Paul challenges us to create space in our everyday lives to help others become more like Christ. But it doesn’t end there. In the final chapter, we see that the journey of transformation is only complete when we help someone else take the same path. This is what it means to live "on belay"—to not only grow in Christ, but guide others to do the same.

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📌 Tips

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• For the greatest impact, invite a few others to go through this study guide with you.
• You don’t need to do every section and question—use what fits your group or season.
• Let the Spirit highlight where to slow down and engage. </aside>

🧊 Icebreaker

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• 🛠 What’s one random skill or talent you have that most people wouldn’t guess? (Bonus points if it could secretly help someone else.)
• ⏳ If you magically had an extra hour every day, what would you spend it on?
• 💸 What’s the most generous thing someone’s ever done for you? </aside>

📖 Bible Passage(s)

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Luke 10:33–37 (NIV)

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV)

And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

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🔎 Observation

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1. What stands out to you in the passage(s)? Is there anything new for you to believe or obey?
2. What specific actions does the Samaritan take that show true compassion?
3. Why do you think Jesus ends the parable with “Go and do likewise”?
4. According to 2 Timothy 2:2, what is the goal of being entrusted with the message of Jesus? </aside>

👋 Application

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1. Which of the six T’s comes most naturally to you—Testimony, Temperature, Time, Talent, Treasure, or Ties? Which is the hardest?
   • Each resource comes with sacrifice.
   • Some of us give time easily, but struggle with treasure.
   • Others have overflowing testimony but need help warming their temperature.
2. Think about someone in your life who’s "beaten up at the side of the road.” What specific resource do they most need from you this week?
   • This moves the story from metaphor to mission.
   • You know someone who needs Jesus—and likely, they need something from your six T’s.
3. Reflect on a “Commander Jake” in your life—someone who used their personal resources for your growth. How did they impact your faith?
   • Honoring those who went before us deepens gratitude and encourages us to follow their example.
4. When has someone else’s warmth—their “gut-level compassion”—made a difference in your transformation?
   • Temperature is where our faith moves from the head to the heart.
   • Visceral compassion is often what stirs lasting change.
5. Where are you holding the rope alone? What’s keeping you from inviting others to help you belay?
   • Belaying others isn’t meant to be a solo act.
   • Transformation is communal.
   • We need our ties.
6. Who is someone God might be calling you to “belay”? What’s a next step you could take to help them grow toward Christ?
   • This could be encouragement, a meal, a conversation, an invitation to serve—small steps matter.
7. How does knowing that maturity leads to mission shape your view of spiritual growth?
   • Christianity isn’t just about becoming—we’re called to multiply.
   • We grow so that we can help others grow. </aside>

🏔️ Live “On Belay”

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• Schedule one intentional conversation with someone you sense is ready to grow in faith. Ask “What’s your story?” and just listen.
• Choose one of the six T's you’ve let go cold—and commit to using it for someone else this week. Show up, even imperfectly.
• Thank your "belayer." Reach out to someone who’s invested in your journey and tell them how it mattered.
• Invite someone to serve, lead, or disciple with you instead of just doing it on your own. Start building the next link in the chain.
• Share part of your story on social media, lunch with a friend, or during group—it may unlock a door for someone else's faith. </aside>

🙏 Prayer

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• Jesus, thank You for the people who have belayed me and helped me grow.
• Give me courage to love with my time, talent, treasure, and more—even when it’s inconvenient.
• Raise the temperature of my heart until I feel compassion in my gut.
• Help me see who You’re entrusting to me, so I may pass on what I’ve received.
• Make me faithful, not just fruitful—willing to help someone else go further in their faith. </aside>

🎶 Worship

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“Build My Life” – Pat Barrett

A prayer of offering our lives and loving others like Jesus.

“I Will Follow” – Chris Tomlin

A simple anthem of obedience and discipleship.

“The Commission” – CAIN

A heartfelt reminder that we’re sent to share the good news and make disciples.

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