Series: SENT

Title: God's Rescue Mission...Part 2

1. What is some good news you've received that you couldn't wait to tell somebody about?

2. Why do you think Jesus chose Mary Magdalene to be one of the first people to announce the resurrection?

3. What are some things that make people feel unqualified to share their faith?

4. The sermon said, “God doesn’t always call the qualified, but He always qualifies the called.” How does that challenge the way you view yourself?

5. Who is someone in your life who may need to hear your story?

6. Revelation 12:11 says, “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Tell your testimony to your group!

Ask Your Kids

King Josiah- Rise Up! You're Never Too Young

1. What was found during the temple repairs and what did they do with it?

2. What was Josiah's reaction when he heard God's Word?

3. If God's Word helps us know what's right, what's one way we can make sure it is a part of our lives this week?

4. How can we help each other obey?

Series: SENT

Title: God's Rescue Mission...Part 1

1. Have you ever been lost or in a situation where you needed someone to rescue or help you? What happened?

2. Do think that some believe they are "too far gone" ...meaning they've disqualified themselves for salvation? If so, why do you think that is?

3. The sermon said, "The ground at the foot of the cross is perfectly level." What does that statement mean to you?

4. The sermon suggested many people aren't rejecting the real Jesus but a distorted version of Him. Why do you think that's true today?

5. This week we were encouraged to picture someone who is far from God. Who came to your mind?

What keeps you from sharing your faith with that person?

Ask Your Kids

Let's Serve Like Jesus

1. What are some jobs where people serve and help others, and how do they serve others?

2. We can serve like Jesus when we put him above EVERYTHING else. How can you make sure you are doing that this week?

3. The book of Matthew tells us how to live out part of God’s purpose for our lives—to serve others, to choose kindness, and to love God above everything else. We do that when we serve everyone with an attitude that honors and obeys God instead of an attitude of wanting attention from people. What are some ways we can serve others without seeking applause or pats on the back from other people?

Series Title: Sent

Message Title: You Will Never Reach People You Don’t See

1.  Before jumping into today's discussion, take a few minutes this week to explore the resources available at destinychurch.me—including this week's 5-Day Family Devotional, the 11:1 Bible Reading Plan, and other discipleship tools. You can also use Ask Ezra for deeper Bible study throughout the week. Which of these resources has helped you grow the most, or which one would you like to begin using more consistently?

2.  Jesus didn't just look at people—He truly saw them. What's the difference between simply noticing people and really seeing them the way Jesus does? What tends to keep us from seeing people around us?

3.  Matthew describes the crowds as "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Where do you see those same realities in the people around you today? How should that shape the way we interact with them?

4.  The message challenged us to ask, "Do the things that break God's heart break my heart?" What are some things that stir compassion in you? How can we guard against becoming too busy or distracted to care about people?

5.  Jesus told His disciples to pray before He told them to go. Who has God been placing in your path lately—a neighbor, coworker, friend, family member, or someone else? As a group, take time to pray for those people by name and ask God to help you see them through His eyes this week.

Ask Your Kids

1. This month our focus is being designed for a purpose. What is something you use everyday that is for a specific purpose?

2. Who were the two builders you learned about today in Matthew?

3. We want to be wise builders and build our lives on the rock which is Jesus. When things get hard, he is our firm foundation. What can help us trust and follow Jesus when life gets hard?

4. When Jesus is our firm foundation we want to live like Him. What are ways we can live like Jesus?