[Sunday] Stone- Kingdom Way - Matthew 16-17
- Even though we look for security among the stone, Jesus shows us the heart of the redeemer. Matthew Chapter 16-17
Questions for the Week: Kingdom Way: Stone
What is the most amazing statue you’ve seen? What makes it so amazing?
Read Matthew 16:13-28. Peter got it right about who Jesus is, but wrong about how Jesus would reign. When have we, like Peter, misunderstood how God works, thinking he should act with worldly power instead of through suffering?
Jesus said, "Get behind me, Satan!" to Peter when he resisted the idea of suffering. When have we been tempted to avoid suffering, or to think suffering means God has abandoned us? How can we remember that God works through suffering?
What practical steps can we take to shift our focus from worldly power to the "Kingdom Way" of love, sacrifice, and service?
When anxiety hits, we usually tell ourselves “faith over fear.” but perhaps God is calling us to something deeper: faith with the fear of the Lord. See how the massive, awesome power of God is actually the perfect resting place for our fearful hearts.