Sermon discussion guide: 5/4/25

Sermon Recap

Title: Advancing the Kingdom

Text: Matthew 9:27-10:25

Discussion Questions

1. How do we fail to see the true example of Jesus’ life due to misrepresentations of Him? (Ex. “Hippie Jesus,” “Legalistic Jesus”)

2. What are the areas of your life that Jesus would call your “fields to harvest”?

3. What do you find most difficult about being called into the local community of the church when made up of diverse people?

4. How have you seen the ministry of word and compassion balanced well together?

5. How have you had to navigate being as wise as a serpent and as innocent as a dove? Share lessons that you have learned.

6. What do you find challenging about Jesus’ warnings of persecution in His call to advance the kingdom?

7. Pray for Luke Kjergaard as he begins his ministry as an ordained pastor.