Sunday Discussion Questions

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.

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? 

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? 

No discussion questions this week. 

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? 

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? 

1. Have you ever asked God for a miracle? When and what? 

2. What happened? 

3. How did that event affect your faith?