King Jesus | October 22, 2023
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Matthew 19:27-30
27 Then Peter said in reply, "See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?" 28 Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
Talk Sheet Questions
Do you think Peter was selfish in asking for some reimbursement for him and the disciples who left all to follow Jesus? Why or why not?
What would be the hardest thing for you to surrender for Jesus’ sake? Is it in the list here, or is it something else? (29) Explain.
Choose only one side of this scale — is the Christian life more about taking up your cross and losing your life, or is it more about being rewarded and finding life? Why did you answer the way you did?
Do you think a person should do an economic calculation about what they will gain and what they will lose before they follow Christ? Why or why not?
Is it always true that the first are last and the last first? Explain.
Prayer
Pray that we will see Jesus as more valuable than anything.