Christ the King

 

Opening Prayer

Lord, Jesus

You are crowned the most high King

yet you humbled yourself for me.

Let me too humble myself

to do the work you call me to do.

Come dwell in me, so your love and mercy

shines through like a crown!

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

2 Samuel 5:1-3

• What are the similarities between a shepherd and a king?
• What are and differences between a shepherd and a king?

 Colossians 1:12-20

• How do you know something has the fullness of Christ in it?
• Do you fully love anything or anyone? How do you express your love to the fullest?

 Luke 23:35-43

• Even in His pain, Jesus shows mercy to another. What can you learn from His example?
• The thief simply asks Jesus to remember him, what words do you use to ask Jesus to take you with Him to His Kingdom?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• How does it feel to be wanted?
• When did you last reach out to someone you hadn’t spoken to for a while, just because? Do you always need a reason?
• What was the last compliment you received?
• What was the last real compliment you gave?
• It is easy to see God in the beauty of the earth but what about in destruction, war or the slums of poverty?
• Is there goodness in your life right now? What role does God play in that goodness?
• Is there turmoil in your life right now? What role does God play in that turmoil?
• When you see a happy person, what is your instinct?
• When you see a sad person, what is your instinct?
• How have you recently reached out to someone? Did you do it out of obligation?  Did you do it out of love?  What is the difference?

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  You call us Lord

ALL:  and we give thanks!

Leader:  You call us Lord

 ALL:  and we welcome the stranger!

Leader:  You call us Lord

 ALL: and we share what we have!

Leader:  You call us Lord

ALL:  and we offer prayers!

Leader:  You call us Lord

ALL:  and we surrender all!

 

 Challenge for the Week:  These scriptures call us to find unity…a common thread.  Sometimes the differences we have with others looks like a scorecard with tally marks so abundant we are unable to see beyond them.  Even though Jesus said He came to cause division, He also calls us into union with one another and with Him!  It is time to step out from behind the wall we have built and stand up for what your faith calls you to do.  This week try to think of all of the things you have in common with those you encounter and reflect on whether your attitude/opinion of them changed.