Matthew 25 Project Update

Matthew 25 Project is a focused effort to align our church with God’s kingdom.

Matthew 25:31-40 NLT

31 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.

34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’

37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Reflection: What’s in your hand? How can you use it to advance God’s kingdom?

SMALL GROUP MEETING OUTLINE

Where your faith intersects with real life!

Reconnect:

Each person shares a recent high and low from their life.

Explore:

Review the message notes.

Big Idea: Matthew 25 Project is a focused effort to align our church with God’s kingdom.

Consider:

Choose one or two questions for your Group to discuss as time allows.

Read Matthew 25:31-40.

▶ What stands out to you about Jesus’ heart for people in need? How does the Matthew 25 Project reflect what He teaches in this passage?

▶ When you hear the phrase “align our church with God’s kingdom,” what does that look like to you personally?

▶ Which story from the ministry partnerships has encouraged your faith the most, and why?

Activate:

Spend a moment in silence to consider your response, then share with the Group.

How might God be prompting you to take a step of faith in giving or serving? Share ways you can use what you have to advance God’s kingdom in this season.

Prayer:

Thank God for the highs and lift up the lows.

Pray for each of the Matthew 25 Project ministries. Ask that everything we give, our time and resources, be used to multiply His kingdom.