Big Thrones, Little Thrones!

Big Thrones, Little Thrones

Discussion Guide

May 5, 2013

1.         Text for Today's Lesson -  Matthew 20:21,22

She said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left."

2.         Change is a big issue in the church for every generation.  It has been an issue since the days of Jesus. Jesus disciples were looking for thrones in all the wrong places.  Jesus was not offering thrones but a lifestyle of servant hood.  Over the next several weeks we are going to talk about change. Change for the right reasons is good. Change is always  painful.

Questions for Discussion

A.         Is there a piece of furniture in your family that has been passed around?

B.         Are there old couches laying around the church?

C.         What has changed culturally since the 70's?

D.         What is another word for repent?

E.         Why is change painful?

F.         How well did Peter and the disciples accept the change that confronted them?

G.           How open was Jesus concerning the changes to their thinking on His purpose?

H.            What is not going to change at Davis Park?:

I.             Are there changes you would like to suggest?

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33