TODAY:

Advent: A King Like This – PEACE

BIG IDEA: The peace of Jesus the King is meant to rule our lives

SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:15-20,

Colossians 3:1-15, John 14:26-27

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: When you hear “rules” or “rule”, what do you think of? Does it bring up good

or bad connotations, or both?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read Colossians 3:1-15. What does it mean, or look like for the peace of

Jesus to “rule” over you & your life?

Q: What does it mean to “set your hearts & minds” on Jesus?

Q: Jesus says that if you follow Him, you are CHOSEN, HOLY & LOVED. Let

that sink in! What difference does this make in your everyday life?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: Read Colossians 3:11. These are racial, ethnic, economic, cultural, former

religious separations & more. What does it mean that we are all united in

Jesus when we give our lives to Him? How can we live this out together as a

church family?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: This is a hard question, but are you more influenced by the “rule” of

culture/the world, or by Jesus? How can you be an influence for the “rule” of

Jesus’ peace in the world around you?