Jesus and mean people: Small Group questions; 10/1/2014

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Schedule

6:35 - 6:45   Game: Inhale, Exhale

6:47 - 6:57   Worship: 10,000 reasons; Open the Eyes of My Heart; You Are Holy

7:00 - 7:20   Teaching: Jesus and mean people week 1

7:25 - 7:45   Small Group discussion

1.    Have you ever been persecuted unjustly? If so, did you feel you were blessed because of it?

2.    Why is it hard for us to see persecution from others’ as something God uses in blessing us?

3.    What are some ways people can be mean (persecute) us today?

4.    What are some ways we can respond to those being mean (persecuting) us?

5.    Think of a time when you were treated badly, for no good reason:

a.    Did God work just for your good or for the good of others, as well?

b.    What does this say about God’s love for us and for others?

c.    How did God bring glory to Himself through the situation?