DISCUSSION: As an alien, you follow a different leader. Why do you think Jesus was so clear about the cost of following Him? Does it cost much to follow Him now?
DISCUSSION: Is it uncomfortable for you when you consider you don’t belong here? Why is there such a desire in us to blend in and “fit” with a world we don’t belong?
Belonging is one of our deepest needs, and we want to find that wherever we are. Of course it’s uncomfortable to consider not belonging anywhere.
But, Jeremiah 29 instructed the captives to build houses, plant gardens, get married, and seek the good of their new city, because they weren’t going home any time soon. This may not be our homeland, but we’re supposed to build a life here, put down roots, and serve however we can.
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DISCUSSION: As an alien, you follow a different leader. Why do you think Jesus was so clear about the cost of following Him? Does it cost much to follow Him now?
DISCUSSION: As an alien, you hear a different language. Can you think of a time in your life when you know God was speaking to you?
DISCUSSION: Is it uncomfortable for you when you consider you don’t belong here? Why is there such a desire in us to blend in and “fit” with a world we don’t belong?
Belonging is one of our deepest needs, and we want to find that wherever we are. Of course it’s uncomfortable to consider not belonging anywhere.
But, Jeremiah 29 instructed the captives to build houses, plant gardens, get married, and seek the good of their new city, because they weren’t going home any time soon. This may not be our homeland, but we’re supposed to build a life here, put down roots, and serve however we can.