Legacy of Grace (Matthew 16:13-18)
Community Group Prompts and Discussion Questions
Helping one another love Jesus, His people, and His world
Loving Jesus
1. Sean O’Donnell wrote, “You need to grasp that it was not your impeccable character or your bubbly personality or your sincere seeking or your open and affirming attitude or your niceness that made the difference. It wasn’t anything inside you that opened the door to the kingdom of heaven to see Jesus as Messiah. It was God; it was all his gracious and merciful work.” Why is it important we never forget this? What heart posture does remembering this grace create?
Loving His People
2. How does it change your perspective to remember that the church belongs to Jesus and not to any human leader or individual? What does it mean to you personally to be a part of Jesus’ church?
3. As we celebrate the past 20 years, how do you see yourself being involved in the next season of the church? What role(s) do you feel God is calling you to play in this ongoing story?
Loving His World
4. How does the promise that "the gates of hell shall not prevail" give you hope and confidence to “play offense” in Christ’s ultimate victory?
