Kingdom Coming Part 6 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Coming Part 6 Discussion Guide

Summary

The sermon focuses on the theme of living in exile, as illustrated through the story of Daniel in the lion’s den. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with the culture without being assimilated by it, maintaining one’s faith and identity as a child of God. The sermon draws parallels between Daniel’s story and the life of Jesus, highlighting the need for believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite cultural pressures and challenges. The message encourages believers to be ‘salt and light’ in the world, preserving their distinctiveness while positively impacting their surroundings.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive what You have for us today. Help us to be attentive to Your voice and to learn from the example of Daniel. May we be inspired to live out our faith boldly, even in the face of challenges. Guide our discussion and let Your Spirit move among us, drawing us closer to You and to one another. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Ice Breaker

What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or dish?

Key Verses

1. Daniel 6:19-23
2. Matthew 5:13-16
3. 1 Peter 5:8
4. Jeremiah 29:4-7

Questions

1. What stood out to you the most from the story of Daniel in the lion’s den?
2. How can we engage with our culture without being assimilated by it?
3. What does it mean to be ‘salt and light’ in today’s world?
4. Have you ever experienced ‘pushback’ for your faith? How did you handle it?
5. In what ways can we support each other in maintaining our faith in challenging environments?
6. How does the story of Daniel foreshadow the life and mission of Jesus?
7. What role does prayer play in your daily life, and how can it be a response to cultural pressures?
8. How can we be good neighbors and positively impact our communities as followers of Christ?

Life Application

This week, identify one area in your life where you feel cultural pressure to conform. Commit to praying about it daily and seek ways to stand firm in your faith while engaging positively with those around you.

Key Takeaways

1. Engage with culture without losing your identity in Christ.
2. Prayer is a powerful response to life’s challenges.
3. Being ‘salt and light’ means preserving and enhancing the world around us with God’s love.
4. Expect pushback when living out your faith, but remain steadfast.
5. Daniel’s story points to the greater story of Jesus, who is with us in all circumstances.

Ending Prayer

Lord, thank You for the example of Daniel and the reminder that You are with us in every situation. Help us to be bold in our faith and to shine Your light in the world. As we go from here, may we carry Your love and truth into our communities, being good neighbors and faithful witnesses of Your kingdom. 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.