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Life Group Questions 1. Pastor Ryan said that we, as a church family, should live together famously. What did he mean by this? 2. When you read Jesus’ words in the gospels, do you think of Him as suggestive Jesus or Lord & Savior, Commander Jesus? Explain why. 3. Read 1 John 3:16-18. What does this mean to you and how will it change your life moving forward? 4. Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness.” No matter who we serve, we are always serving the Lord, so we should serve with joy in our hearts. Do you serve others? If not, get in the game! If so, do you serve with joy in your heart or with a bad attitude?

Life Group Questions1.        Would you consider yourself an encourager? Why or why not? 2.        Describe a time in your life when someone gave you the encouragement that you needed. Does this inspire you to encourage others? 3.        What is the difference between flattery & encouragement? Why is it important for our encouragement to not turn into flattery? 4.        Read 1 Corinthians 13:13. We should be full of faith, hope, & love. What does “full of hope” look like for you?

Life Group QuestionsMatthew 13:44 (HCSB)— The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field.1.    In this parable, some say the treasure metaphorically represents Jesus while the Man represents us. Is there a problem with this interpretation? If so, what is the problem?2.    Metaphorically, what is the treasure? And who is the man?3.    What is the field, and who is the landowner?4.    To obtain the hidden treasure, the man had to make a costly purchase of the entire field. He sold everything to make this purchase, but he did it “in his joy.” What actions of Jesus is this parable referencing? Explain what was so costly about the purchase by Jesus and why Jesus did it “in his joy.”5.    From this parable, what have you learned about the Kingdom of God?