Route 66 Matthew Our King and His Kingdom

Preparation for the Promised King (Matthew 1-3)

Promised King & His Kingdom Priorities (Matthew 4-7)

Proofs of His Kingly Power (Matthew 8-12)

Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13)

Paradox of the Kingdom (Matthew 14-20)

Clash of Kingdoms (Matthew 21-25)

Passion & Power of the King (Matthew 26-28)

LISTEN TO THE WORD
 Do you hear the message that God is calling each of us to follow Him as the only King and to be a part of His Kingdom? Is He your King but are you a part of His Kingdom? How do you answer the question Peter was asked by Jesus – Who do you say that I am?
 Do you also see and hear that God desires not that we just keep the law per say, but that we kept the heart of the law – that Jesus is more concerned with the heart than the outside? How does that play out in your life?
 Do you hear the truth that God’s kingdom is upside down from this world? How do you see that playing out in Matthew? How do you see it playing out today?
 Do you see and hear God’s call to love His Word, to read and study His word, to meditate on His Word, to follow His Word? How will you do that this week? In a LifeGroup and even more in your own daily walk with the Lord?
 Do you hear & understand the clear word that we are called to be His disciples and it will not be easy and we have to pay a price? How have you seen that played out in your life? Is it worth it?

LEARN THE WORD
 How do you see the Lord at work in Matthew? How does that change how you think & then respond to the Lord?
 What do you learn about God & His role in history then in Matthew & even now? How does that give you hope?

LOVE THE WORD
 Where do you see God’s love and faithfulness being poured out on His people? Where do you see it in your own life?
 Where do you see God’s promise being fulfilled in Matthew and how does that make you love and trust God more?

LIVE THE WORD
 Where do you need the Lord to work in you? Giving Him your heart and life? Putting first His Kingdom and not your own? Where and how do you need to do that?
 Turn to the Word & Turn others to the Word - LISTEN for what the Lord has to say to you, LEARN more about Him & His Word, fall deeper in LOVE with Him, and then LIVE it out this week, & then share it with someone in your circle of influence.