Some of our deepest fears come from the worry of losing the things we hold most dear. But Jesus offers us a way to experience the best of life without the fear that is usually lurking in the background.
MAIN IDEAS:
[01:01] What we treasure most often becomes the source of our greatest fears.
[02:20] Jesus invites us to experience the best of life without the fear that is usually lurking in the background
[02:59] To find the real Kingdom of God we have to discover who the King really is.
[06:34] The Kingdom of God is for everyone.
[09:23] What we think God’s kingdom should be can blind us to who Jesus really is.
[12:02] If we are constantly worried about our own kingdoms we will never enjoy the Kingdom of God.
[13:56] When we discover the real Jesus we discover the real God.
[15:57] The Kingdom of God is the kingdom of love, peace, and joy.
[19:25] If Jesus is who he said he is then we can trust that his kingdom is what he said it is.
[20:06] In discovering the Kingdom of God, we find everything we’ve been searching for.
INVITATION: How to discover the real Jesus and his kingdom
[18:11] Read: Mark 1-8:21
[18:50] Answer for yourself:
Who is this man?
What does the Kingdom of God look like?
[19:08] Evaluate: Whose kingdom?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How would you define the Kingdom of God in your own words?
Jon said, “To find the real Kingdom of God we have to discover who the King really is.” How do you think our understanding of Jesus shapes our understanding of his kingdom?
Read Luke 12:29-32. In your opinion, how do our fears and anxieties keep us from enjoying and living in the true Kingdom of God?
How can we, in our daily life, distinguish between fighting for our own kingdoms and living in and for the Kingdom of God?
How can your group pray with you this week?
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