Kingdom Coming Part 3 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Coming Part 3 Discussion Guide

Summary

The sermon focused on the themes of trust and where we root our lives, using the analogy of two trees from Jeremiah 17:5-9. The cursed tree represents those who trust in human strength and turn away from God, leading to a barren life. In contrast, the blessed tree symbolizes those who trust in the Lord, resulting in a fruitful and resilient life. The sermon emphasized the importance of rooting our lives in God, as external circumstances do not determine our spiritual health, but rather where our trust is placed.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive Your wisdom and guidance. Help us to be receptive to Your word today and to understand where we need to place our trust. May Your Spirit move among us, opening our eyes to the areas in our lives where we need to root ourselves more deeply in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Ice Breaker

What is your favorite type of tree and why?

Key Verses

1. Jeremiah 17:5-9
2. Psalm 19:7-14
3. Genesis 2:9
4. Genesis 3:6

Questions

1. What stood out to you the most from today’s sermon?
2. How do you interpret the analogy of the two trees in Jeremiah?
3. Can you share a time when you felt like you were in a ‘wasteland’ spiritually?
4. What are some things you find yourself trusting in more than God?
5. How can we ensure our roots are planted by the ‘living water’?
6. What does it mean to you to have a ‘deceptive heart’?
7. How can we reorient our trust towards God in our daily lives?
8. What practical steps can we take to deepen our relationship with God this week?

Life Application

This week, identify one area in your life where you have been relying on your own strength rather than trusting in God. Make a conscious effort to bring this area to God in prayer, asking Him to help you root your trust in Him.

Key Takeaways

1. Trusting in human strength leads to a barren spiritual life.
2. Rooting our lives in God results in resilience and fruitfulness.
3. The heart is deceitful and can lead us away from God.
4. External circumstances do not determine our spiritual health.
5. Reorienting our trust towards God is essential for spiritual growth.

Ending Prayer

Lord, we thank You for the insights and truths shared today. Help us to apply what we’ve learned and to root our lives deeply in You. May we trust in Your strength and wisdom, and may our lives bear fruit that honors You. Guide us in the week ahead, and keep our hearts aligned with Your will. In Jesus’ 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.