January 23, 2022
The Conspiracy of God | You Were Designed to Stick Out
Our message series, The Conspiracy of God , will take us through the Sermon on The Mount.
A conspiracy involves a secret power at work behind the scenes, undermining those that currently hold sway. Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is God’s invitation to participate in his great conspiracy by apprenticing to Jesus.
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Matthew 5:13-16
Message Questions:
- If you had the power, what one thing would you change about life on planet Earth?
- When Jesus tells you that “you are the salt of the earth,” what do you imagine that
invites or calls you into? - When Jesus identifies you as “the light of the world,” how do you understand that to
play out in your life? - Explain the caution about “losing your saltiness?” Where could that happen in your
life these days? - Explain how you are “letting your light shine” even during this pandemic.
Extend your small group discussion with the expanded guide for today’s message. It includes more questions and soul training practices for you and your small group.
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