We are in our message series
called “More than Just Survive”. If you want to know what it is
about…well…check out the video link below….and feel free to share it with others:
We all lead and live busy lives. We are constantly rushing from one
thing to another - and in the hustle and bustle, at the end of the day - we ask
ourselves: “what I am chasing?” We began by looking at the lives of the saints,
and they had to make choices which led them to not just survive but in fact in
three ways: to Rest, to Resist
and to Reflect become rooted and thrive.
Warm-Up:
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What do you think the word “reflect”
means?
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What do you think influences
our society today in establishing what it chooses to reflect?
You know of people whose identity is so important that they must always remind others of who they are. It’s what defines them. Every degree is important. Every email must include a list of titles. Every possession must be flaunted.
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It is fitting that this is the last Sunday in the Liturgical Year. This celebration is the culmination of all the messages we have heard over the past 12 months. Pilate asks Jesus if he is King of the Jews to entrap him so that he might be put to death. Jesus knew who He was. He didn’t have to have business cards printed to remind himself or others of his title. His legacy was His message—a message of service and love, mercy and compassion. His call to follow him was a call to humility, not arrogance and power. So, who is your king? Who do you follow? Who impresses you? Are any of your answers willing to die for you?
Who is this King of Glory? Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
Please discuss these two questions as a family:
1. If you were to ask your closest friends to describe what defines you, what would they say?
2. Would you be pleased with their answer and, if not, what changes would you make?