Perspective is a powerful thing. It has the ability to take something you have seen hundreds of times—something that is totally familiar—and then, with a shift, completely change the way you view it forever.
Jesus said, “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
Matthew 16:18
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 15 MINUTES
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Share a time in your life when you experienced a perspective shift. How did it change your behavior?
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What struck you as we zoomed out to view God’s perspective on China or the Muslim world?
“From the very beginning, God’s desire was to see people from every nation, language, and ethnicity in relationship with Him.”
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 15 MINUTES
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From the Old Testament Scriptures that were just discussed, what broadens your perspective?
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How did the Isaiah 25 banquet change your perspective?
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Make sure to notice the Appendix of Nations throughout Scripture at the end of Session 1 in your ebook.
“Throughout all of scripture, God is relentless about seeing His entire creation redeemed.”
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 15 MINUTES
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What stands out to you from Christ’s interactions with people? How does that relate to God’s perspective on other nations in the Old Testament?
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If the Lord blesses, heals, and loves the people of the nations throughout Scripture, how can we—as believers—follow his example?