Kingdom Tales, Week 1: Apr. 7, 2024
Jesus the Messiah.
Passage: Matthew 16:13-20 - One day, Jesus asked his disciples to tell him who people say that he is. They answered that some say he is John the Baptist, others say that he is Elijah, and still others say that he is Jeremiah or one of the prophets. Jesus then asks who they think he is, and Peter responds that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. Jesus blesses Peter for this answer, because he learned it from God and not from people, and then gives him the “keys” to the kingdom of heaven.
Big Idea: A Different Kind of King
Follow Up Discussion Questions by Age Group:
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What do you think the kingdom of God is like?
What kind of king do you think Jesus is like? Why is he different from other kings?
What do you think it would be like to live in Jesus’ kingdom?
How can we help make the world more like God’s great kingdom?
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What are some different ways the Bible describes the kingdom of God?
What is your favourite way to think about the kingdom? Why?
What do you think makes God’s kingdom special and how is Jesus different from other kings?
What are some ways that we can start living like the kingdom of God is here on earth now?
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What are some different Biblical illustrations of the kingdom of God?
Which illustration do you resonate with the most and why?
What do you think sets God’s kingdom apart from all other earthly kingdoms? What makes Jesus a different kind of king?
What are some ways we can be a part of God’s work in creating the kingdom of God on earth?
