FOUNDATIONS: My Kingdom is not of the World

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 9, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

When have you been accused of something you didn’t do?

Who is/was the final authority in your house?  Mom or Dad?

How true is/was “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy?”

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“The Church has One Foundation” Charles W. Naylor/Andrew L. Byers

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)

John 18:28-40

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

As we discuss “church,” consider the different forms of the word.  The Church – Jesus’ bride made up of all believers.  The church – man-made organizations.  The local church – our congregation of believers.

How do we judge success in a church?  Failure?

How much emphasis do we put on numbers vs relationships?

Where should we place our ministry emphasis?

How does believing in a Heavenly Kingdom make us different?

In Jesus’ time, the religious leaders put their trust in Rome.

Where does the church put its trust today?

In whose authority do you put your trust?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)