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👑 Jesus: Prophet, Priest & King
Scripture:‍ ‍Luke 24:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11

Main Idea:
Jesus is our King…Is He Reigning in your Life?

Continue the Conversation at Home:

• What's something you were 100% sure you were right about… and then were completely wrong?

• When most people your age make decisions, what or who is usually in charge — their feelings, their friends, what's popular, or something else?

• At your school or in your friend groups, what does it mean to be “in control" of your life?

  • Do you think that's actually true?

• You hear phrases like "follow your heart" and "do what makes you happy" a lot. Where do most people your age hear those messages the most?

• How do you think most people your age feel about the idea of surrendering control to God?

• We understand Jesus as Savior, but seeing Jesus as King is sometimes more difficult. Why do you think that is?

• Revelation says Jesus conquered death and is "the ruler of all earthly kings." Why does it matter that Jesus didn't just teach good things, but actually overcame death?

• Something is always on the throne of your heart — friends, approval, popularity, feelings, fear. Who or what is ruling your life?

• Surrender feels like losing but is actually winning. How is surrendering to Jesus so you can be ruled by Him different from being ruled by your emotions or by culture?

• Be real: if you looked at your actual decisions this week — what you watched, said, and did when no one was looking — who or what would you say is really on the throne of your life?

• We discussed three questions we can ask to evaluate if we are surrendered to Jesus or not:

  • Who or what controls my decisions?

  • Who or what do I care about most?

  • Who or what do I run to when life gets hard?

    • Pick one and answer it truly — what does your answer tell you?

• Surrender means trusting Jesus with something you've been holding onto. What's one area you've been trying to control that you could actually hand to Him this week?

• This week, what's ONE specific way you're going to let Jesus be King instead of taking the wheel yourself? 

🙏 Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 142; 1 Samuel 18:6-11; 22:1-4

Main Focus: God promises to respond to our prayers.

• What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done? Why?

• Do you have a favorite sad song? What is it, and why do you like it?

Read Psalm 142

• This is a lament of David to God. What does it mean to lament?

  • What does this Psalm teach you about how you can approach God?

• Why is writing or saying your feelings out loud helpful? 

• Do you feel like you can be totally honest with God? Why or why not?

• Have you ever experienced God’s comfort during a difficult time? What was that like?

• How does knowing that God hears our cries, responds to them, and is with us change how you face tough times or uncertainty?

• What verses come to mind that comfort you when you’re sad or upset?

• Take 5 minutes right now to be totally honest with God about any pain or uncertainty you’re experiencing in your life.