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THY KINGDOM COME session 8 95<br />
Last week we studied the key values of the kingdom and<br />
some of the “upside down” statements Jesus made that<br />
challenge our usual way of doing things. For instance,<br />
Jesus said the least among us is greatest, and that we should<br />
turn the other cheek when someone hurts us. But today<br />
we’re talking about battle, and war, and going on the attack!<br />
If the kingdom is about loving our enemies and praying for<br />
those who hurt us, who are we fighting?<br />
Jesus is not telling us to fight with other people. Instead, he’s<br />
reminding us that the kingdom itself is under attack from<br />
Satan, and that as citizens of the kingdom we must constantly<br />
fight against darkness and evil so the kingdom can reach<br />
as many people as possible. He’s not saying fight with your<br />
neighbor—he’s calling you to a much greater battle!<br />
IT IS GOD WHO ARMS ME WITH STRENGTH AND<br />
KEEPS MY WAY SECURE.<br />
Psalm 18:32<br />
God is powerful enough to defeat Satan on his own, but one<br />
of the crazy things about the kingdom is He wants each one<br />
of us to participate. Today we’ll talk about what it means to<br />
advance God’s kingdom, and why it’s so important.<br />
AS A GROUP, DISCUSS THESE TWO QUESTIONS:<br />
Have you or a member of your family served in our nation’s<br />
armed forces? (If so, thank you.)<br />
What’s your approach to conflict? Are you okay with<br />
confrontation or do you try to avoid it?
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