What do you think?

In light of the fact that the disciples were utterly shocked at Jesus' resurrection (See Luke 24:36-49), what do you think was the hardest adjustment they had to make because of the resurrection? (Maybe a hard but joyful adjustment?)

MM

The Invasion of God's Resurrection Force

I said in the message on Easter Sunday that Christ's resurrection was, in many ways, like God's D Day, in which he broke into the world to conquer the dark power of death that had reigned for so long. 

God's expectation is that, from the starting point of Jesus' resurrection, his followers move out across the world to bring the new life made available by the the resurrection and the Holy Spirit to all people, in order to make all things on earth as they are in Heaven. 

What's a specific example of a person or event through which you've seen God's kingdom advancing into the dark areas of the world? 

MM

Everyday Blindness

It's clear from passages like Luke 17:26-36 that many people miss the most important of all things because they are so immersed in the everyday activities of life--"eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building." 

What aspects of our mundane, everyday experiences do you think are most dangerous? What makes us most vulnerable to missing the most important thing(s)?

PS

If you plan on going on the Sierra Leone trip next January, don't forget to post your name and intent to go here. 

MM

"Everybody" Says...

What is a good real-life example of something "Everybody" says, but is nonetheless wrong? 

Also, what do you think is the most dangerous and/or destructive idea that is widely accepted (and practiced) in American culture? Why? 

MM

Fanatically Normal

What's the best example of a fanatic you've seen--not necessarily someone who showed extreme behavior, but someone who was so committed to a certain agenda or set of beliefs that he or she was unwilling to consider anything that might challenge the "normal" way of seeing the world, regardless of whether or not the thing is true. 

MM

Categorizing People

What's one of the worst examples of people being ranked or labeled with categories of job, social class, background, etc.? What were (are) the results of this? 

Have you ever witnessed an example of Christians who refused to categorize people, but rather saw everyone as equally important, and equally in need of God? What were the results of this? 

MM

The Enemy Of The Best Is The Good

What are some examples of people seeking good things that ultimately cause them to miss the best things? 

MM