Kingdom Covenant Part 1 with Discussion Guide

Kingdom Covenant Part 1 Discussion Guide

1 Title

Kingdom Covenant: Trusting God in the High Places

2 Sermon Summary

In this sermon, we embark on a new series titled “Kingdom Covenant,” which explores the covenant God makes with Abraham from Genesis 12 through 50. The sermon emphasizes the pattern of creation, blessing, failure, and redemption that is evident throughout the Bible. It highlights Abraham’s journey as he receives God’s promise of land and offspring, experiences a famine, makes the poor decision to go to Egypt, and ultimately fails by lying about his wife, Sarah. Despite these failures, God remains faithful and rescues Abraham, leading him back to a place of worship. The sermon concludes with a practical application, encouraging believers to spend time with God in prayer and scripture reading, likening this to dwelling in a “high place” with God, away from the chaos of the world.

3 Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather today to delve into Your Word and the lessons from the sermon, we ask for Your guidance. Open our hearts and minds to the truths You have for us, and help us to be receptive to the wisdom and understanding that comes from discussing Your teachings. May our conversation be fruitful and draw us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

4 Ice Breaker

If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go and why?

5 Key Verses

• Genesis 12:1-3 (NIV): “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.'”
• Psalm 84:10 (NIV): “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.”

6 Questions

1. What does the pattern of creation, blessing, failure, and redemption in the Bible teach us about God’s character?
2. How did Abraham’s decision to go to Egypt reflect a lack of trust in God’s promise?
3. In what ways do we sometimes make decisions based on fear rather than faith?
4. How can we identify our “high places” where we can connect with God amidst life’s chaos?
5. What practical steps can we take to strengthen our daily prayer and Bible reading habits?
6. How does the concept of “blessing” as experiencing heaven on earth change your perspective on God’s promises?
7. Discuss a time when you felt God’s strength in a difficult situation because you had spent time in His presence.
8. How can we support one another in our group to consistently seek God’s presence?

7 Life Application

This week, challenge yourself to find a “high place” – a dedicated time and space for prayer and scripture reading. Aim to spend at least 15 minutes each day in this place, seeking God’s presence and listening for His guidance. As you do this, be mindful of the blessings that come from this practice and share your experiences with the group next time.

8 Ending Prayer

Lord, as we close our time together, we thank You for the insights and revelations You have provided through our discussion. May the lessons we’ve learned from Abraham’s journey inspire us to trust You more deeply and seek You diligently. Help us to apply these truths to our lives and to be a source of blessing to those around us. Guide us as we go into the week, and may we honor You in all that we do. 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.