Sunday Discussion Questions
Consider and Discuss
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The Last Kingdom #5: Unstoppable | February 16
1. Many of us were raised to assign equal weight and authority to all the worlds of all the authors of the Bible. Was that your experience?
2. What's your initial reaction to the suggestion that the teaching of Jesus should take the precedence over Heretical? Uncomfortable? Novel? Obvious?
3. Read Matthew 28:18-20.
Drawing from your familiarity with the four Gospels, what would the following statement include?
"....teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
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The Last Kingdom #4: Fight Like The King | February 9
1. In your opinion, what do Christians appear to be fighting against or fighting for these days? What is the win?
2. Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. What was Paul's win?
3. How does the follow statement land with you... or challenge you?
The right fight is the fight to be Christlike, regardless.
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The Last Kingdom #3: Beyond Pledging Allegiance | February 2
1. Jesus talked about how the kingdom of God had come near, and he invited people to repent. Has the word “repent” held a positive or negative connotation for you? What do you think it really means to repent?
2. We sing songs like “Our God Reigns” or “King of my Heart”, but how do we truly surrender/submit to Him as the ruler of our world? What does it mean to surrender?
3. Why is it so difficult for us to surrender control of our everyday lives? Do you believe that it is an issue of trust?
4. When it comes to us trusting God, the secret is found in our perception of who God is, and what God is like (his character). How did Jesus instruct us to address God? (Matt 6:9-10) What is your experience with addressing God as Father?
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The Last Kingdom #2: Reclaiming the Plotline | January 26
1. When you think of Jesus, do you think primarily in terms of the roles he played and the services he performed? Teacher. Forgiver. Comforter. Provider. Defender of the weak.
2. Were you rasied to view Jesus as a means to an end? How did that manifest itself in your faith journey?
3. What is your initial reaction to this statement: Jesus did not come to die; he came to reign.
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The Last Kingdom #1: Lost in Translation | January 19, 2024
1. If you grew up attending church, summarize the template you were taught in 3-5 short statements.
2. Which of these term best describes the Jesus you learned about in church or school: Savior, Friend, Lord, Example, King, Myth, Jew or Teacher?
3. What are the implications for you personally for the church corporately if King and kingdom become the primary story once again?
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Made for More | Week 1, January 5, 2024
1. Outside of family, what environment has been most instrumental in your faith journey?
2. Chances are there was a who or two in that environment who facilitated your journey. Why was that relationship so instrumental?
3. Have you found your place or assignment in the advancement of the kingdom of God? If not, are you open to exploring?
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Sinners Like Me | Week 3, December 15, 2024
No discussion questions this week.
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Sinners Like Me: Party Crashers | Week 2, December 8, 2024
1. If you had a nickname associated with a sin or character flaw, what might it be? The worrier? The angry? The fearful? The addict?
2. Does your past ever cause you to doubt your inclusion in the kingdom of God? If so, why? If not, why not?
3. Does someone's past cause you to doubt their ability to participate in the kingdom of God?
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Sinners Like Me: The Back Story | Week 1, December 1, 2024
1. What ran through your mind as you listened to the tale of Judah and Tamar?
2. Is it difficult... or has it ever been difficult... for you to acknowledge that you are a sinner? Is that offensive? If so, why?
3. Does it bother you that Jesus invited Matthew to follow him without requiring Matthew to change? Repent of his sin?
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Miracles: Then and Now | Week 1, October 13, 2024
1. Have you ever asked God for a miracle? When and what?
2. What happened?
3. How did that event affect your faith?