Signs & Stories of the Kingdom: Part 2 Kingdom Invite

Signs & Stories of the Kingdom Part 2: Luke 11:1-13

A Bible Study:

Read Luke 11:1-13

Read it again, in a different translation.

• What stands out to you, as you hear the text?
• What do you sense God is saying to you through his word?
• What are you going to do about it?
• What does this prayer show us about the kingdom of God?

This text creates a theological problem: how are we to understand verses 9-13?

• What of the things we have asked for and not received?
• What of the good gifts that we would love to have?
• What of the “scorpions” in our lives, where did they come from?
• How do you understand these verses?
• What do you expect of God when you ask him for things?

A Contemplative Option:

Read British Poet Malcom Guite’s sonnets on the Lord’s prayer,

one at a time. Allow a few minutes for reflection and discussion between each reading.

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/08/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-1-our-father/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-2-hallowed-be-thy-name/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-3-thy-kingdom-come/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-4-daily-bread/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-5-forgive-as-we-forgive/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-6-the-time-of-trial/

https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2016/05/14/7-sonnets-on-the-lords-prayer-7-thine-is-the-kingdom/