WEEK 4 - Thy Kingdom Come

In week four, the big idea is this: God loves the people in our lives even more than we do.

The discussion questions below are designed to help you wrestle with God's timing. There isn't a formula for how we come to know and believe that God loves us completely because of Jesus. Sometimes it might feel like what we do doesn't make a difference, other times we might overestimate the importance of what we do. The reality is that what we do matters, and God works through us to bring his kingdom into the lives of people.

God's kingdom comes into our lives and the lives of others in his time - and that is a good thing! God, give us the grace and faith to trust your timing.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Would you describe yourself as someone who likes to know all the details or as someone who likes to be surprised?

2. What do you think of when you hear the words, “Thy Kingdom come?

3. Which of the following do you think is the biggest barrier to you truly listening to the people (and communities) in your life? (Question 3 is from: Ferguson, Dave. Discover Your Mission Now).

a.    I’m too overwhelmed with my own stuff.

b.    I’m afraid of what they might share.

c.    I don’t know the right questions to ask.

d.    It’s hard for me to care about what’s going on with others.

e.    Other (please explain) 

4. Are you ever frustrated with the timing of God?  Why?

5. Why do you think that not everyone moves at the same pace?

6. Does it sometimes feel wasteful to be generous with the love of Jesus?

7. What do we do when people don’t respond right away?