Table Talk | June 28-29

Kyle Patrick   -  

Opening Prayer:

Begin the session with a prayer, asking God to guide your discussion and help apply the teachings to your lives.

Key Takeaways:

1. A priest is defined by how they live, not how they look.
2. A priest serves as a messenger of God, a mediator between God and people, and a minister of blessing and unity.
3. Jesus is our ultimate High Priest, fulfilling and surpassing the role of Melchizedek.
4. As believers, we are called to be a “royal priesthood,” serving as ladders connecting others to God.

Discussion Questions:

1. What was your initial understanding of a priest before this sermon? How has that understanding changed?

2. Pastor Aaron mentioned three roles of a priest: messenger, mediator, and minister. Which of these roles do you find most challenging to embody in your own life? Why?

3. Reflect on the story of Melchizedek and Abraham. How does this ancient encounter point to Jesus’ role as our High Priest?

4. Pastor Aaron emphasized the importance of listening to the right voices after a victory. Can you share an experience where you struggled with this? How can we better discern which voices to listen to?

5. How does the image of Jesus as our “ladder” connecting heaven and earth impact your understanding of His role in your life?

6. Pastor Aaron mentioned that we are called to be a “royal priesthood.” What does this mean to you practically in your daily life?

7. Discuss the analogy of being a “ladder” for others. How can we apply this concept in our relationships and communities?

Practical Applications:

1. Identify Your “12”: Take time this week to list the people God has placed in your immediate sphere of influence. How can you serve as a “priest” to them?

2. Practice Interrupting with Truth: When you notice someone struggling with negative thoughts or influences, practice gently interrupting with God’s truth, just as Melchizedek did for Abraham.

3. Be a Ladder: Choose one specific way you can “stretch” yourself this week to help someone else grow closer to God or reach their goals.

4. Reflect on God’s Anointing: Spend time in prayer, visualizing God’s love and anointing flowing from your mind to your heart, and then to others around you.

Closing Prayer:

End the session by praying for each other, asking God to help you live out your roles as part of His royal priesthood in the coming week.