Politics | Red and Blue Church, Black and Blue God: Kingdom Politics - Part 1

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Red and Blue Church, Black and Blue God
Kingdom Politics - Part 1
Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
August 25, 2024
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Every issue is polarized. Those with whom we disagree are demonized. And we categorize people and issues with unkind labels we learn from our favorite news channel. It seems today that everybody is poli-ticked off. Have we moved past the breaking point? And how does Scripture reorient us to what is true and right and real? Regardless of where you find yourself on the political spectrum, this message challenges you to use your influence for good and for God. If you can’t join us in person, be sure to catch us online.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. As it relates to your use of social media, what (if any) guidelines do you use to determine what you will post? On what things will you comment? Is it important to steward your influence in regards to social media? What sort of behavior or online comments cause you concern? How do you view others who fill their social media with political content? How easily do you get caught up in the rage of the day and/or week? Would you say that you're better at building bridges to others for continued influence in their life or do you tend to make statements that shut down further conversation?
2. How is being political different from being partisan? How would you score your own political interest on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being apathetic and 10 being zealously partisan)? What problems have you encountered at work, within your family or among friends around the topic of politics?
3. Pastor Keith asked the question, "Can we subordinate our political opinions so we can prioritize our witness?" How would you answer that question personally? Why do some people find it more important to be right than to be wise or helpful? Discuss the Dallas Willard quote, “It's very difficult to be right about something without hurting someone with it.”
4. Jesus was all about transforming society, but not by political means. Take some time as a group to discuss the limitations of political power and solutions. Why is the Jesus’ way of changing the world superior to the political way?
5. Our uniqueness as followers of Jesus isn’t in how we vote; it’s in how we live, how we love, how we’re willing to sacrifice for others. As Paul Coelho said, “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” In what ways have you used your voice and your example to make a difference in the life of others? How would you encourage others to be the change they want to see in the world?