Discovery Group Scripture Passage Sets

The Character of God and Life in God's Kingdom

The Character of God

What is God really like? Are our ideas of God of our own making or in fact accurate reflections of His nature?

• Psalm 103 (Could be three weeks: 1-5; 6-14; 15-22) - beautiful revelation of the heart and nature of God

• Exodus 4:1-10 – loving justice, hating oppression

• Isaiah 53 – servant to redeem His people

• Luke 15:12ff – patient and generous in forgiveness

• Luke 16:19ff - Favors the humble and poor

• Revelation 4 – worthy of awe and worship

• Revelation 5:1-10 – King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Parables of the Kingdom of God

Jesus' pictures of the Kingdom are simple, evocative and many. How will these focus the purpose of your life?

• Growing till the End - Matthew 13:24-33

• The Value of the Kingdom - Matt 13:44-46

• The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

• The Lost Sheep and Coin – Luke 15:4-10

• The Lost Son – Luke 15:11-32

• The Ten Young Women – Matthew 25:1-13