Small Group Discussion questions from the message “The Partial Kingdom” by Mike Hanafee on December 6, 2009.

The Partial Kingdom.
1.  How did the Israelites partially fulfill God’s promise to Abraham? (God’s People/Israel. God’s Place/Canaan, Jerusalem, tabernacle, temple.  God’s rule & blessing/ The law & the king)

2.  Why and how did that kingdom crash & burn?  How can we know the promises will still be fulfilled?

3.  What are some examples of people not trusting God’s promises from Genesis 12 – 2 Chronicles?  What was the outcome? What are some specific examples of the way we do the same & what are the consequences?

4.  How can we know that God’s story ends in victory and so can our story? (2 Sam 7:12-14)  Can you think of any messed up people from this section of Scripture and how God delivered them? (i.e. Jacob…)

Once again C.J. Mahaney brings humility & gospel-centrality to bear on a big media story. You can read the entire article here.

C.J. ends his discussion of Tiger Wood’s infidelity with these words:

“And this story should humble and sober us. It should make us ask: Are there any so-called “secret sins” in my life? Is there anything I have done that I hope nobody discovers? Is there anything right now in my life that I should confess to God and the appropriate individuals?

And this should leave us more amazed by grace because there, but for the grace of God, go I.”

-Mike

Suggested Resources for this new sermon series, God’s Unfolding Kingdom:

According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy, (Amazon, Monergism)

God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts, (Amazon, Monergism)

The Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm and Gail Schoonmaker, (Amazon, Monergism)