Kingdom Tension Part 6 with Discussion Guide
Kingdom Tension Part 6 Discussion Guide
Summary
This sermon focuses on the church’s role as a lighthouse, reflecting Jesus’s light into the world. The church is not just something we do on weekends, but who we are at all times.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your Word, we ask that You open our hearts and minds to understand how we can better reflect Your light in this world. Guide our conversation and help us see practical ways to be Your lighthouse in our community. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What’s your favorite way to light up a dark room (candles, lamps, natural light, etc.) and why?
Key Verses
Matthew 5:14-16
Acts 13:47
2 Corinthians 4:4
John 3:16-21
Matthew 22:36-40
Questions
What does it mean to you personally to be ‘the light of the world’?
How do you see the difference between doing church and being the church?
In what ways can we practically reflect Jesus’s light in our daily lives?
What areas of your life might be hiding your light under a bowl?
How can we as a church better serve as a lighthouse in our community?
What obstacles prevent us from letting our light shine brightly?
How does loving God and loving our neighbors relate to being a light?
What’s one specific way you could shine God’s light to someone this week?
Life Application
This week, identify one specific area in your life where you struggle to reflect Jesus’s light. Pray daily for Holy Spirit’s help in that area, and intentionally be a light to at least one person through a conversation, act of kindness, or invitation.
Key Takeaways
The church is not just something we do, but who we are at all times
We are called to reflect Jesus’s light like the moon reflects the sun
Our witness is only effective when we let Jesus’s light shine through us
People in darkness need to see Jesus through our actions and love
Being a lighthouse means helping people find their way out of spiritual crisis
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being the true light that gives light to everyone. Help us to be faithful reflectors of Your light in this dark world. Give us courage to shine brightly in the places You’ve put us, and use us to draw others out of darkness into Your marvelous light. In Your name we pray, Amen.
This series may be taken as a course offered by the Online Bible Institute. For more information check out the Keys Vineyard Ministries Courses page.
Steve Lawes is a Church Consultant and also provides coaching for pastors, churches, ministries and church planters.
