Discussion Questions: 1. Why is God’s design of government contingent upon the character, integrity, and self-governing of the individual? 2. Why did God emphasize the sanctity of life right after the flood and new beginning? Why are the values of life and property an important foundation for government? How does knowing this assist in character and integrity development? 3. What is a theocracy? How is this the appropriate model for what God desires for our government?

Discussion Questions: 1. Do you agree or disagree that salvation is not the goal, but the gift of a walk with God? If so, how does that change what your daily life should be accomplishing? 2. Discipleship was defined as putting all things under the LORDship of Jesus. Are there some areas of your character and/or integrity that are not completely under the LORDship of Jesus? What steps should you take this week to walk towards surrender of these things to Jesus? 3.

Discussion Questions: 1. If we were created to rule in the image and likeness of God (and we were), why is there so much chaos in the world? How have you struggled with maintaining a healthy balance of Jesus being both your Savior and your LORD? 2. What roles do character and integrity play in fulfilling the work of the Kingdom? Why is character and integrity important in fulfilling the purpose given to us by God? 3. What significance is there in Jesus referring

Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways have you experienced “the far country”? How did both brothers of the Prodigal Son story experience “the far country”? How did forgiveness play a role in their returning from “the far country”? 2. How have you experienced “The God of Unmatched Shoes”? What urgency has God shown to restore you and forgive you? How do you feel about the approachableness of Jesus? 3. Would the story of the Prodigal Son mean as much to us if th