The Kingdom Way

Matthew 7:13-23

By Carlyn Cole, November 13, 2023

Narrow & Difficult

Prophetic Fruit

Knowing Obedience

Applying God's Word to Life

  1. What is something you once believed/followed but later determined was leading you in a wrong direction?

  2. What are some of the things you do to avoid being deceived?   

  3. What are some things that make life in the Kingdom of God difficult?

  4. How do you respond to difficulties in your life as a member of the Kingdom?

  5. How do you identify good fruit in others?  What do you look for?

  6. Give an example of someone you know producing good fruit.

  7. Where have you seen ‘good works’, but they weren't being done from a place of relationship with Jesus?  What do you think motivates people to do good apart from Jesus?

  8. How do Jesus' words “I never knew you” inform your behavior?

Announcements

You’re invited to Game Night! Sunday, November 26, 6:00pm. In the spirit of building community among God’s people, we invite you to join us at the Hope Community Church Office, Central Square, Suite 200. Bring a snack to share. Children are welcome. RSVP appreciated but not required. Text Caitlyn at (320) 491-0769.

Volunteers Needed for MOM’s Group: MOMs, a group that ministers to moms, meets at Restoration Church in Glenwood the first and third Wednesdays of the month. They are in need of volunteers to work in the nursery and preschool room from 9-11:00 am. If you are willing to help even some Wednesdays, contact Karrie at 320-249-0096.

Weather Cancellation Text: A text message from Hope Community Church was sent last Saturday regarding the time change and weather notifications. If you did not receive the text, you are not on our weather notifications text group. If you would like to be, contact Vickie at 320-805-0450.

Advent Options: We encourage families and individuals to prepare for Christmas by spending time in God’s word. You can check out the weekly email for two printed advent options. You can pick up the adult/youth version of “The Jesse Tree” on the welcome table. Contact Vickie (320-805-0405) for more information.

Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend any week to gather with others to dig deeper into the text of the Sunday sermon using the sermon questions in the bulletin. Contact Mike at 406-547-4089 for more information.

Open Gym: The 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10:00-11:30am at Central Square Gym. (Postcards are on the welcome table). Parents bring your children for a time to run around while you visit with other parents. Free. Invite Friends. Parents are free to bring their own beverage. Water will be available. Karrie Anderson (320-249-0096).