Discussion Questions
Expand1. How do you feel about politics? Do you like engaging in conversations about politics or would you rather avoid them? Why?
2. How hopeful are you about unity - in our churches? In our nation? What gives you hope for unity? What causes you to feel less hopeful?
3. Kile defined diversity and unity and shared that we can’t congregate, commemorate, or legislate our way into Unity. Does this change the way you think about unity as well as the work to promote it?
4. Reread John 17:20-21. Why do you think Jesus prioritized praying for unity in his last prayers?
5. Reread Ephesians 4:3-6. Imagine the early church. Why do you think Paul needed to encourage them to make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of Peace?
6. Kile shared three points on how Unity in the Spirit Happens. Which of these points are the most challenging for you? Why?
a. You begin to defend people rather than your position.
b. You look for what’s right rather than who’s right.
c. You try to think the same way, not the same thoughts.
7. Kile discussed that division between those who follow Christ can actually get in the way of the unity we need to fight the real enemy. How and where have you seen this happening?