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Continuing The Conversation Group Questions
1. Read these two contrasting descriptions out loud. Write down, circle or highlight any word or phrase that strikes you and explain why:
- God's Kingdom: In God’s Kingdom, the full and final authority is God Himself, who rules sovereignly and justly. Jesus, as the King of this Kingdom, is the ultimate authority. All decisions, actions, and values are governed by God's Word and His eternal purposes. The Kingdom is shaped by God's will, His love, and His justice.
* Key Verse: "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) - My Kingdom: In my kingdom, I am the ruler. I decide what is right, what is important, and how things should unfold. The authority is self-derived—whether it's based on personal desires, experiences, or societal norms. This can lead to subjective decisions that prioritize my happiness, security, or success over God's purposes.
* Key Verse: "Everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 21:25)
2. Describe any of the reasons why you decided to (or not to) “leave your nets” and follow Jesus?
3. Which of these “kingdoms” listed do you find most distracting to your focus on following Jesus in God's Kingdom? The Kingdom of:
- Career & Success, Comfort & Leisure,
- Relationships, Self, Control, Materialism,
- Family, Religion, Popularity & Influence, Causes or Activism
4. How might you intentionally reprioritize your time & resources to reflect a more radical surrender to God's Kingdom, rather than your own?
