5. Share the Gospel + Life Group Discussion Questions
Week 9 • Day 5
Share the Gospel Video:
Week 9 Life Group Discussion Questions
Paul’s Kingdom Tour - NOW: The kingdom of God begins with God’s rule - the victory of Jesus on the cross and the forgiveness of sins available in him alone! By faith in Jesus, we receive the kingdom when our sins are cleansed and the Holy Spirit dwells in us - making us the temple place of God! From that moment forward, we become God’s kingdom people who learn to love God once more by walking with him in obedience and love others in the way we interact with His kingdom family. This is how the kingdom of God comes to earth as it is in heaven!
Paul’s Kingdom Tour - NOT YET: Paul’s challenge to us exists in the tension that God’s kingdom can be made a reality here on earth “NOW” while still waiting for the “NOT YET” final judgment of sin and the permanent establishment of God’s kingdom. The “NOW” message offers a life of intimacy with the Creator of the Universe, true and meaningful life change through Jesus’ conquering of sin, and tremendous kingdom purpose on this earth through the Holy spirit. The “NOT YET” message offers hope for an eternal existence without sin or suffering!
Question: How does the life of Saul → Paul encourage you? In what ways can you live with the kingdom in mind here on earth NOW? In what ways can you live with the kingdom in mind that has NOT YET been fully realized? How do you reconcile those two concepts?
Hebrews and the High Priest: If the Old Testament explains the Old Covenant way we are brought back into the presence of God, Hebrews explains the New Covenant way paved by Jesus! Jesus, who is God in the flesh, sacrifices his eternally spotless body and blood so that our sins may be permanently covered and that we would have access to God to experience His loving kingdom rule in our lives!
Question: What is the relationship that you see between the Old Testament and Hebrews? Based on what you have seen from these two books, what would you say to someone with the common objection about why Jesus HAD to die?
The General Epistles: Jesus is calling us into his own lifestyle of love and obedience to his authoritative rule as God’s kingdom place as we love His people. Since we live in a fallen world, we should expect to experience suffering, but we are continuing to learn how to choose obedience to God’s kingdom rule above what is temporary on this earth.
Question: What are some of the challenges you are experiencing right now and how do these verses give you hope for the future? What is God calling you to do that requires your obedience, even if it means suffering?
