SG Questions – September 8
ASKING FOR A FRIEND, Pt 1 – 09/08/24
Lean In:
- On a scale of 1-5, how important is politics to you? Share examples…
- How does culture try to calm our deepest fears about life, relationships and the future?
Look Out:
- What negative thoughts, phrases or ideas come to mind when you hear the word: “politics” or “political”?
Look In: Definition of ‘Politics’: The ways that governments make rules to manage society
How to Navigate this Political Election Season as a Christian:
- CONSIDER each candidate’s position
- READ Proverbs 14:12 – What stands out to you?
- What is dangerous about voting for a candidate or issue without understanding the policies?
- What is the difference between the personality of a candidate and the policies of that candidate?
- What are ways you can educate yourself for the upcoming election season?
- COMPARE each position to the Bible
- READ 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 – What stands out?
- What is dangerous about voting for a candidate without knowing or understanding what THE BIBLE has to say about their positions?
- What are ways you can educate yourself on what the Bible says about the distinct political positions for the upcoming election season?
- CAST your vote for who aligns the closest
- What is dangerous about believing that there is ONE candidate who is 100% correct in all of their positions or platforms?
- How does it make you feel to know that there are flaws on BOTH sides of the political aisle?
- READ EXODUS 18:20-23 – What stands out to you in these verses?
- What are specific ways you can make a prayerful and informed decision for your vote during this election cycle and beyond?
Looking Beyond
PRAYER:
- Take time as a group to pray for our country and our leaders, and keep praying throughout this series and political season:
- Pray for peace, pray for hope to come to this world
- Pray for the people who vote differently than you do
- Pray for wisdom and grace as you navigate this season