BEYOND SUNDAY
How should the world view the church? Unfortunately, we've got to own the fact that we’ve created a brand for the church that Jesus never intended. But we have the opportunity to give everyone a Brand: New perspective. In this 3-part series, Brand:New, we will look at how we can return Christianity to the hope-filled, life-giving brand Jesus intended.
1. In the last week, how has your faith in Christ brought you hope or been life-giving?
2. Like Tesla, Netflix, and AirBnB brought a whole new category/perspective to their industry, in what ways does the kingdom of God bring whole new categories/ perspectives to this world? List as many as you can come up with (e.g., the world is about revenge, but the kingdom is about justice and forgiveness).
3. Read through this passage three times slowly 2 Corinthians 5:17. What is the promise? How is this true of your life? Declare some things that God has helped to eliminate from your life and the new things that have replaced them. In what other ways would you like this verse to be true in your life and the world?
4. Gary Gaddini, PCC Lead Pastor, and Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, discussed how important it is to live a spiritually integrated life Monday through Saturday. What did you hear from Pat’s story that stood out to you (integrity, generosity, faith & science, mentors, boundaries, etc.)?
5. Pat Gelsinger stated, “God will honor you if you honor Him.” What do you think of his statement and how does it relate to the following passages: 1 Samuel 2:30, Matthew 6:33, James 4:10, Revelation 3:16.
6. In what area of your life (resources, relationships, career/education, health) would you like to be more spiritually integrated in a brand new way? Pick one area and determine how you could let God in more. And who do you need to tell or ask for support?
Resources (see links below)
1. Support a graduating High School Foster Teen
2. Join an upcoming Be The Bridge Group (May 2 - June 13
2. Register for Live on the Lawn for 4.18.21