Week 5: Choices

Dave talked about God’s vision of what “The Church” should be. Read Acts 2:42-47. Do you think the Church in America is living this out? Why or why not? (hint: try not to view only specific ‘practices’, but the big picture)

What broad “themes” do you think God is trying to write through the Church today?

We all make choices every day. Take a couple of minutes to write out your typical daily schedule:

If it’s true that God is writing THE Story today, and that you are one of the characters, how do you think He (the Author) feels about the times you “consult” with Him?

How do YOU feel about it?  Why do you think we get distracted so easily?

Read Psalm 127:1-2: How does this principle apply to YOUR life?

KCC is challenging us and encouraging us…
What does that make you FEEL? What do you THINK about it?

KCC is asking us to commit to these things:

1. Consistent attendance and participation: Read Hebrews 3:13-14; 10:24-25: What does these verses say to you about this?
2. Bible study and prayer: Read Luke 5:16; Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Why are prayer and Bible study so important to our spiritual development?
3. Service to others: Inside the church (Galatians 5:13) and as a way of life (Mark 9:30-35). Why would serving others be so important in God’s eyes?
4. Financial support for the church and other God-honoring causes: (Matthew 6:19-24). God clearly sees “where we put our money” as a spiritual issue. Why?
5. Protect unity in the church and Pray for its leaders: (Ephesians 4:3-6), (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13). How do church unity and submitting to church leaders go together? Is there ever a time when we should NOT submit to church leaders?