Apr 02 2024
1. In Tim’s sermon today, he talked about the symbolic opposition Jesus presented to three related spheres of power & influence that shared control of their world at large. Those Spheres of Power were Economic, Military, and Religious.
As a group, discuss the following: What spheres of power & influence do you see as dominating and sharing control in our world today? Which, if any, of these remain? Which, if any, have shifted out of dominance? What, if anything, should be added to the list?
2. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds shouted, “Hosanna,” a phrase that, at the time had political connotations. It meant, “save us now!”
To what (or to whom) are you tempted to look for saving, aside from and outside of God and God’s Kingdom?
What do you think drives you to look to these other sources? Are there ways and/or times in which it might be appropriate to look for other “saviors?” If so, when/how? If not, why not?
3. Our last question is the same one we asked looking for answers to share on “the Wall:”
Imagine you are a mentor to a younger person that asks for your advice about how to embody the way of the Kingdom as they participate in this year‘s election season, what advice would you give them?
It would be great if you would follow/share this link so that you can share your answers to this last question with more of us. They’ll be posted (anonymously) on the Wall in the atrium. Thanks!
https://redemptionchurchkc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/686513