Changing the World Together:
Counter Cultural
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Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
What is one tradition you grew up with that shaped who you are?
Please read Matthew 5:43-48 and Matthew 13:33 aloud.
• What keeps Christ followers from believing that small,
unseen acts of obedience can change the world? How
do we overcome that?
Please read Luke 22:31-32 aloud.
• How does remembering that God placed you where you are to shine reshape what you consider important in your daily life?
John 13:34 NIV
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field."
• How does joy - not duty - change the way we reorder our priorities for God?
1 Peter 2:12 MSG
"Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they'll be won over to God's side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives."
• Holy living is not for self-promotion - it directs people to God’s Glory. What’s one practical change you can make this week to let your life point more clearly to the King?
Please read Matthew 5:43-48 and Matthew 13:33 aloud.
• What keeps Christ followers from believing that small,
unseen acts of obedience can change the world? How
do we overcome that?
Please read Luke 22:31-32 aloud.
• How does remembering that God placed you where you are to shine reshape what you consider important in your daily life?
John 13:34 NIV
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field."
• How does joy - not duty - change the way we reorder our priorities for God?
1 Peter 2:12 MSG
"Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they'll be won over to God's side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives."
• Holy living is not for self-promotion - it directs people to God’s Glory. What’s one practical change you can make this week to let your life point more clearly to the King?
Start praying: Be bold and pray with power.
Lord Jesus, we come before You with humble hearts, asking that Your Kingdom culture would break through the stigmas of our society. Where labels create shame, let Your love bring dignity. Where fear divides, let Your peace restore unity. Help us, Lord, to reallocate our resources - our time, our finances, and our influence - so that we prioritize Your values above worldly ones. Give us courage to follow through, even when it costs us. May our lives be a beacon that points others not to us, but to You, the King of all. Amen
Leader: Make time to pray for and with each other. Break into groups of three, take time for healing prayer or pray with individuals requesting prayer. This is important!
Things to think about this Week:
Kingdom culture doesn’t change the world by force, politics, or popularity. It changes the world the same way Jesus did; from the inside out - one heart, one home, one community at a time.
Where is God inviting me personally to live more in line with Kingdom Culture this week?
Where is God inviting me personally to live more in line with Kingdom Culture this week?