Community Group Study Notes
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Have someone in your group give a brief recap of Sunday’s message, highlighting the primary Scripture points and the main idea of the message.
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How did this message strengthen and/or correct your previous ideas about Jesus and the Kingdom of God? Was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you? Did you learn anything new about God or yourself this week?
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Why is it important that the Kingdom of God is for both Jew and Gentile? Why is that good news? How should that affect the way that we live as believers?
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Why did people in Jesus’ own hometown reject Him? How should that strengthen us as we go into the world as His representatives?
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Have you ever experienced rejection for being a Christian? What did that look like? How did you respond? Why do you think people reject the message of the Good News?
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What action step do you need to take in response to this week’s message? How can your group hold you accountable to this step?
Action Step
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Are there any people in your life who you have thought that the Gospel is not for them? Maybe you don’t think those exact words, but you have not shared with them because you think they would never believe it or are for some reason undeserving of it? If so, begin praying for them this week and seek out an opportunity to connect with them at some point, looking for opportunities to speak with them about Jesus.
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Have you had a fear of rejection that has kept you from speaking to people about Jesus? Spend time in prayer this week asking the Lord to strengthen you. Ask Him who He would have you speak to about Him this week.
