Life Apps

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Life Apps September 16, 2012 — 1238

ebay Scott Parker

1. Have you ever shopped on eBay or Craig’s list? How did you decide whether or not to buy? 2. Who in your life has influenced your view of your own value? How did they affect you?

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Small Groups Questions – ebay

“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” The second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” No other commandment is greater than these.’” Mark 12:29–31 (NLT)

3. Have someone read John 3:16. What does this say about how God values you? How is your value in God’s eyes related to the values you choose to have in this life? 4. Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and 5:6-10. How do these verses speak to the values we are to have as God’s people? 5. Time for some honest self assessment. What kinds of modern-day idols do you value above God? Why do you think it’s so easy to fall into idolatry of that kind?

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6. Think through the following areas of your daily life: time, finances, entertainment, thoughts. Which areas are the most difficult to keep in proper perspective? 7. Have someone read Matthew 13:44-46. What does Jesus mean when he talks about the kingdom of heaven? Is it in the distant future, or here on earth now? Discuss. 8. What does his parable teach about the value of this kingdom? With what emotion and energy should it be pursued?

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9. If someone were to look at your calendar, your DVR, and your bank statement, what will they discover about your priorities? Would they see that the kingdom of God is valued highly? 10. What are some practical ways you and your group could place greater value on the kingdom of God?

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11. Optional closing exercise: Tell the person on your left one reason you find them valuable. Go around the circle.

“It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening,” Psalm 92:2 (NLT)