Poor in Spirit

 Video will Premiere at 10am on Sunday

Group Discussion Guide

Each Sunday we come together we offer an open invitation into the way of Jesus. An invitation to enter into sacred rhythms - to draw near to God through singing, giving, learning, and praying.

As a community who desires renewal in Des Moines as it is in Heaven, we recognize that we cannot offer what we ourselves do not have. We cannot lead where we ourselves have not been led; in turn, these questions aim at reflection. Reflecting on God’s word and making space for his leadership. 

After watching or listening consider the following discussion questions as a large group or in groups of three to four:

• What stood out from the teaching?

• When you hear, “Blessed are the poor in spirit” what is your gut response? And, does it lean more toward money or spirituality?

• Why is often difficult to talk about money in general and in church contexts specifically?

• Check out Matthew 19:16-22. Does Jesus’ posture toward money and attachment to possessions matter to the church today? If so, why?

• How does pride stand in the way of humility? What subtle ways do you see pride rearing its head our community?