The Kingdom is Upon Us - With/Waiting
October 22 | DNA Guide
Be Real Together:
Take a few minutes to catch up, tell stories, and laugh together. Trust and friendship take time to build. If you’re launching a new DNA, one person should tell their story — what do we need to know about you? Next week, have another person in your DNA share their story.
Read Together: Matthew 9:14-17 CSB
Grow Together:
Use these questions to go deeper with your DNA or for personal study.
- Can you provide examples of religious traditions or practices that you've observed or experienced which might be relinquished to better align with the teachings of Jesus?
- How does the concept of fasting tie into the idea of mourning and celebrating in this passage?How can we balance the recognition of life's hardships and challenges with the call to celebrate the good news of the Gospel, even in difficult times?
- How do you discern when it's time to transition from a season of mourning or solemnity to one of celebration and joy in your faith journey?
- How does fasting relate to mourning in this passage, and what might it mean to "feast" and celebrate in a spiritual sense?
The One Question:
Ask this question at your family meal or DNA.
Why did the disciples of John the Baptist question Jesus about fasting in Matthew 9:14-17?
Pray Together:
Take time to pray with and for each other.
Deeper Study:
Enduring Word Commentary: Matthew 9