The Politics of Jesus: Kingdom First

Text: Matthew 4:12,17; 6:33-34; Joshua 5:14-15; 1 Cor 9:19-23

Big Idea: Put God’s Kingdom First

Message Notes:

1. Make Sure God’s Kingdom Is First
2. Vote for An Issue; Love A Person
3. Faith over Fear

Taking a Deeper Dive:

QUESTION 1

In Joshua 5:14-15 the angel says that he doesn’t pick a human side. Do you believe that God picks a political side? Why or why not?

QUESTION 2

Do issues or partisan platforms ever take priority over your relationships? Do you see this happening in our culture?

QUESTION 3

Would you say that the Kingdom comes before your political platforms? If yes, how so?

QUESTION 4

Where do you disagree with your party? Where do you agree with a different party?

QUESTION 5

As you vote for an issue; where can you love a person?

QUESTION 6

In this political season – how are you choosing faith over fear?