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Sermon Discussion Questions
6.21.26
God With Us: The Kingdom
MAIN IDEA: Salvation restores God’s purpose.
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1. Saved For More Than Survival
Scripture: Exodus 19:4–6 (ESV)
Question:
Where do you see yourself settling for "being saved" without fully embracing the purpose God saved you for?
Follow-Up Questions:
The sermon emphasized that salvation is not the finish line but the starting point. God rescued Israel so they could fulfill His purpose, and He does the same with us.
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2. Living As God's Treasured Possession
Scripture: Exodus 19:5 (ESV)
Question:
How has your understanding of belonging to God shaped the way you view your identity and worth?
Follow-Up Questions:
The sermon highlighted that being God's treasured possession speaks to relationship and belonging before it speaks to responsibility.
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3. Spotting Modern Golden Calves
Scripture: Exodus 32:1–6 (ESV)
Question:
What keeps you from fully trusting God's timing and causes you to take matters into your own hands?
Follow-Up Questions:
Israel abandoned God's purpose almost immediately after committing themselves to Him. The sermon challenged us to examine the ways we still pursue counterfeits today.
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4. Knowing God and Making Him Known
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9–10 (ESV)
Question:
When have you experienced the joy of helping someone else take a step toward Jesus?
Follow-Up Questions:
The sermon taught that the church now carries forward Israel's calling as a kingdom of priests who know God and make Him known.
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5. Living On Purpose This Week
Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV)
Question:
What would it look like for you to live more intentionally as God's representative during the next seven days?
Follow-Up Questions:
The sermon ended by asking what we will do with the salvation we've been given. The goal is not simply belief, but faithful participation in God's mission.
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Prayer Together:
Father, thank You for saving us and calling us into Your purpose. Show us where we have settled for comfort instead of mission, or pursued counterfeits instead of Your presence. Help us know You more deeply, make You known more faithfully, and live as Your people in a way that reflects Your kingdom. Give us courage to obey whatever You are calling us to do this week. In Jesus' name, amen.
God With Us: The Kingdom
MAIN IDEA: Salvation restores God’s purpose.
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1. Saved For More Than Survival
Scripture: Exodus 19:4–6 (ESV)
Question:
Where do you see yourself settling for "being saved" without fully embracing the purpose God saved you for?
Follow-Up Questions:
- When have you felt most aware that God was using your life for something bigger than yourself?
- What distractions tend to pull you away from living intentionally for God's kingdom?
- How would your week look different if you woke up each day believing God had sent you on mission?
The sermon emphasized that salvation is not the finish line but the starting point. God rescued Israel so they could fulfill His purpose, and He does the same with us.
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2. Living As God's Treasured Possession
Scripture: Exodus 19:5 (ESV)
Question:
How has your understanding of belonging to God shaped the way you view your identity and worth?
Follow-Up Questions:
- What voices compete with God for defining who you are?
- When do you most struggle to rest in the fact that you are God's possession?
- How has God's love changed the way you approach failure or disappointment?
The sermon highlighted that being God's treasured possession speaks to relationship and belonging before it speaks to responsibility.
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3. Spotting Modern Golden Calves
Scripture: Exodus 32:1–6 (ESV)
Question:
What keeps you from fully trusting God's timing and causes you to take matters into your own hands?
Follow-Up Questions:
- When have you been tempted to create your own version of what success, security, or fulfillment should look like?
- What "golden calves" are most appealing in our culture today?
- How can we help each other recognize counterfeit sources of hope before they take root?
Israel abandoned God's purpose almost immediately after committing themselves to Him. The sermon challenged us to examine the ways we still pursue counterfeits today.
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4. Knowing God and Making Him Known
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9–10 (ESV)
Question:
When have you experienced the joy of helping someone else take a step toward Jesus?
Follow-Up Questions:
- Who has played a significant role in helping you know God more deeply?
- What fears or obstacles keep you from talking about your faith?
- What would it look like for you to be more intentional about making God known where you live, work, or spend time?
The sermon taught that the church now carries forward Israel's calling as a kingdom of priests who know God and make Him known.
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5. Living On Purpose This Week
Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV)
Question:
What would it look like for you to live more intentionally as God's representative during the next seven days?
Follow-Up Questions:
- Is there a specific person God may be inviting you to encourage, serve, or invest in?
- What spiritual habit would help you stay connected to God's presence this week?
- What is one practical act of obedience you feel prompted to take before next Sunday?
The sermon ended by asking what we will do with the salvation we've been given. The goal is not simply belief, but faithful participation in God's mission.
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Prayer Together:
Father, thank You for saving us and calling us into Your purpose. Show us where we have settled for comfort instead of mission, or pursued counterfeits instead of Your presence. Help us know You more deeply, make You known more faithfully, and live as Your people in a way that reflects Your kingdom. Give us courage to obey whatever You are calling us to do this week. In Jesus' name, amen.