·       PIX: Folded Clothes in the dryer
·       What happens in a relationship when there is a failure to communicate? 
·       What happens when we miss the point Jesus is trying to make
·       We have already made up our minds what Jesus wants to say.
·       We are afraid of what Jesus will say, so we don’t listen
·       Our needs drown out Jesus’ message. 
·      Matthew 16:5-12 - 5 When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. 6 “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
7 They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.” 8 Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, “You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? 9 Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the
five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 11 How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
·      What could you bring into your life that could destroy you? 
·      The Pharisees = Super Spiritual. 
·      Do rules and rigidity help people draw closer to our Heavenly Father? 
·     You must follow the rules to follow Jesus. 
·      The Sadducees = The Super-Sophisticated. 
·      Do power and wealth help draw people closer to our Heavenly Father? 
·      If we get enough power and money, we can make people obey Jesus. 
·      John Ortberg: If we elect all the right people, and pass all the right laws, will we have solved all the
problems of our country? 
·      Jesus: Do not let this thinking get in your head. 
·      Ephesians 2:5b – It is by grace you have been saved. 
·      Dale Bruner – The temptation of Christians is to look at what we have instead of who we have.
·      Do you ever miss the real message of Jesus? 
·      Philippians 4:19 – And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus
·      Do you pay attention to what you add to your life? 
·      Lord is it wise to think or behave this way? 
·      Lord, change the way I think.  Remove this from my life.
·       Am I taking next steps with Jesus or am I a rule keeper or luster of power and wealth? 
·      Are you listening to what Jesus is really saying? 
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Starter Question: Have you every had “a failure to
communicate?  What was that like for you?
1.      Read Matthew 16:5-12
2.     Would you say you are more tempted to keep the rules or gain status and wealth?  Why do you think that temptation is greater for you?
3.      Put yourself in the shoes of the disciples – Why do you think they miss Jesus’ point?
4.    Jesus reminds the disciples what he did.  What
helps you remember the power and abilities of Jesus?
5.     What kind of thinking do you need to pay attention to?  What kind of teaching/thinking is dangerous for you or might interfere with you following Jesus?
6.      What could you do that would help you more clearly understand what Jesus is trying to communicate to you?

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