Table Talk | May 17-18
Opening Discussion:
1. What stood out to you most from the 16-week series on 1 Thessalonians?
2. How has your understanding of “kingdom culture” changed or deepened through this series?
Key Takeaways:
1. Our lives should reflect the kingdom culture we’re learning about, not just on weekends but throughout the week.
2. Encouragement and building each other up are crucial aspects of kingdom culture.
3. The kingdom is something we receive from Jesus, not something we achieve on our own.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does your life “speak” about the culture you’re promoting?
2. How can we ensure our faith is evident in our daily lives, not just when we’re at church?
3. Share an example of how someone at church has encouraged you recently. How did it impact you?
4. The sermon mentioned several ministries (children’s, recovery, etc.). How do these reflect kingdom culture? Which one resonates with you most and why?
5. How does the idea that we “receive” the kingdom rather than “achieve” it change your perspective on your faith journey?
Practical Applications:
1. Write an encouraging note to someone in the church this week. Be specific about how they’ve impacted you or demonstrated kingdom culture.
2. Identify one area of your life (work, family, finances, etc.) where you can more intentionally live out kingdom culture. Share your plan with the group.
3. Spend time in prayer each morning this week, asking God to help you live with a better Kingdom minset.
4. Choose one person in your life who doesn’t know Christ. Commit to praying for them daily and look for opportunities to demonstrate kingdom culture to them.
Scripture Reflection:
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4 together: “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.”
– How does this verse impact your understanding of your relationship with God?
– How might this truth influence the way you live out kingdom culture?
Closing Prayer:
Close by reading the blessing from 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 over your group:
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.”