
Discussion Questions for Sermon Series Talking Points Week 2
CHOOSING SIDES
Our political views are shaped by a number of variables: our backgrounds, education, and personal experiences to name a few. It’s easy to feel like our view is the right one, but the person beside you is more precious to God than your political view.
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When you’re with family, do you discuss politics or avoid it? Would you like to change one way or the other? Why?
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Read Galatians 6:2, where Paul summarizes how we can practically fulfill the law of Christ.
• What stands out to you?• How can we all follow the law of Christ but still disagree politically?
• Do you generally trust that someone who votes differently than you has an informedconscience?
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Read 1 Corinthians 9:19–23, where Paul talks about his method of influence.
• What stands out to you?• How would you rate yourself in trying to empathize and understand someone else’s mindset?
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Many times our cultural contexts determine our political perspectives.. How does that thought resonate with you? Do you really feel you would think different politically if you had a different set of past and current experiences?
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Read John 17:20–23, where Jesus offers a prayer for future believers.
• What stands out to you?• In verse 23, Jesus prays for unity. How would you define “unity”?
• According to Jesus’s prayer, why is unity so important?
Here are some ways forward when it comes to navigating politics in our relationships:
• Listen to people who don’t experience the world the way you do.
• Learn from others by being a student instead of a critic.
• Love people enough to not burn a relational bridge over a political view.
Pray