BIG IDEA:

Don’t miss what you NEED by being blinded by what you think you WANT.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Have you ever completely missed the point of something before? What was that like & did you ever figure it out?

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 Matthew 16:13-17. Who is Jesus to you? Why is this the most important question of your life?

Q: Read Matthew 16:5-12. What types of “yeast” do you see today that corrupt Christianity? What are some examples of “yeast” that might seem good at first, but are still wrong?

Q: Read Matthew 16:21-26. How does this section both encourage & challenge you in your faith?

Connect with Others (IN)…

Q: Read Matthew 16:18-19. What does this passage mean for both the Church & for churches?

Connect with the World (OUT)…

Q: As you read Matthew 15:29-16:28, how do you see Jesus calling His followers FORWARD in compassion, service, love & action instead of hiding or isolating out of fear? How can we live this out today?