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Proclaim: To the Least of These
Text: Matthew 25:31-46
Big Idea: We are to reach everyone, to the least of these
Introduction
- Matthew 25:31-46
- We're all missionaries, sent right where we are
- Is the gospel shaping our hearts and actions?
- But we tend to avoid some people
- We are to reach everyone, to the least of these
Interview: Andy King
Conclusion
- We are to reach everyone, to the least of these
- Jesus was with the least of these. Are we?
- Sign up for Serve the City
Life Group Questions
- Open your group in prayer. Spend a few minutes following up on the response you chose to pursue last week. How did that go? Is there anything you feel the need to adjust as you continue to pursue it?
- Read Matthew 25:31-46. What sticks out to you about the text?
- This was a challenging week where we heard stories of poverty and brokenness in our area. What was something that surprised you or impacted you from what Andy shared?
- The big idea of the message was: we are to reach everyone, to the least of these. But, we named that our sinful tendency draws us to our comfort zone. How have you seen this play out in your life? Why do you think this is a struggle?
- Another question we wrestled with was: is the Gospel shaping your heart and your actions? Where do you see the Gospel making a difference in your life? Where could it bear more fruit?
- Can you think of a passage of Scripture or a phrase from the message that would help the Gospel propel you forward to being on mission even to the least of these? A few possibilities could be:
- “Proximity brings clarity.”
- Matthew 26:11 - the poor will always be with you
- This is an opportunity for our church (as a whole) to grow and be changed.
- What is one thing you can do this week that could move you deeper into the Gospel or towards the “least of these” in a new way? How can you answers to Question 5 and 6 inform your response?
- Wrap up your group in prayer, continuing to pray for the names you’ve shared in previous weeks. Please also pray for the Dream Center and our partnership with them - specifically the Serve the City event upcoming. Prayerfully consider if this is something you group chooses to do together.
