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Discussion Guide

Upon This Rock Wk5

David Rials
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May 5, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of the sermon was that as followers of Christ, we are called to love and expand God's kingdom by sharing the love of Jesus with others.

Scripture References

Matthew 16:18, Matthew 5:13-16, Mark 16:15, Philippians 3:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37, Galatians 5:6, Mark 11:22-25, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:3, Romans 13:8,13

What stood out to you the most from this message?

We are called to be a conduit for God's love to flow through us, not just recipients of it.

Why do you think loving others is so important in expanding God's kingdom?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we show kindness and compassion to strangers?

How can we actively practice forgiveness in our daily lives?

In what areas of our lives do we need to let go of bitterness and anger in order to fully experience the love of Christ?

Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it keeps us free.

Summary

We were reminded of the importance of being a part of God's kingdom and expanding it by sharing the love of Jesus with others. Pastor David encouraged us to love one another and be the light of the world. He also reminded us of the parable of the Good Samaritan, where we are called to show kindness and compassion even to strangers. Pastor David emphasized the importance of forgiveness and how it can keep us free. He also shared a powerful love confession from 1 Corinthians 13. Overall, the message challenged us to examine our hearts and live according to the love of Christ.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let us remember to actively love one another and be a light in this world, just as Jesus has loved us.

Today, let us reflect on who we need to forgive and what wounds we need to let go of in order to fully experience the love and freedom of Christ.

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