I Will Treasure
October 11, 2021

*Life Group Questions: *
I Am a Church Member: I Will Treasure My Church Membership

Opening Question: What is your life do you consider of irreplaceable value? What makes this of such great value to you?

  1. Read Matthew 6:19-21. During the sermon on the Mount, Jesus encouraged His audience to not store up for themselves “treasures on earth” but instead store up “treasures in heaven.” Why is it so difficult for us to focus on earthly treasures rather than those of a heavenly nature? What do you think Jesus had in mind for treasures in heaven? What did Jesus treasure most? What price was He willing to pay to secure that treasure?

  2. Read Galatians 4:4-7. Discuss the idea of being adopted into the family of God. What is the implication of this adoption? Have you ever thought of yourself as a legitimate child of God, as a coheir of Christ (Romans 8:17)? If not, how does this truth impact your thinking of your relationship with Christ? If yes, how has your life reflected this truth?

  3. Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. What lengths was the Apostle Paul willing to go to reach the lost for Christ? The Apostle demonstrates an ability, but more importantly, a willingness to adapt his ministry to reach various groups; what did Paul have to sacrifice to make these changes to get them?

  4. Read Acts 2:40-47. Imagine that in a day, Sonrise added 3000 people to its number. How would you respond to such an influx of humanity? How would you feel? What would these people mean to you? What would you be willing to do to assist in their growth as disciples of the Lord Jesus? What might you need to let go of personally to see this happen?

Application:

• Having had this discussion, what are some practical, doable ways for you to adjust your investment of Time, Talent, and Treasure to invest in heavenly treasure from this day into the future?

• How can you as a Life Group encourage one another to live as the adopted children of the King?

• Pray through some people that you can invite to your Life Group this week. Discuss any concerns there might be too inviting them (childcare, location, time, etc.). How might you need to adapt as a group to reach these people?