Life Group - Study Guides

Have you ever been proud to be a part of a group? You might have been selected for the Honor Society, Varsity Team, or made Eagle Scout. Maybe you made the President’s Club for top sales. Is there a point where pride in real accomplishments conflicts with our allegiance to God’s kingdom? Is there a tension between pleasing that boss or the cool kid … and doing what we know is right? Let’s talk about it this week.

Strange that we are talking about identity issues on a week where many of us are “playing pretend” and dressing up as Marvel heroes, Disney princesses, or scary creatures. In reality, we all wear masks, striving to make others believe we are someone we are not. Finding our true selves begins with a revelation from God, pertaining to our lives and situations.

The little things we surround ourselves with make an impact. Just as a seed grows in good conditions, we thrive when we create a healthy environment. This week we shifted focus away from distractions and obstacles and onto building God’s Kingdom in us. How do we position ourselves to be blessed with fruitful lives and understanding?

Jesus spent much of His time on earth teaching us about the Kingdom of God, praying for its advent, and telling us how to live with a kingdom mindset. Have you ever wondered what you need to be doing to bring about the kingdom of God? There are some easy answers to that question!

King Solomon is said to be the wisest man who ever ruled. God made him a promise: “Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you” (1 Kings 3:12b, ESV). The book of Proverbs is Solomon’s collected teachings, inspired by God and written down for our benefit. Let’s study what God says about how to be teachable, seeking after His wisdom and truth.