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A message by Martin Robinson 23/05/2026

Matt Baird speaking on 16 May on the Ascension of Jesus

1. What stood out for you from what Josh and Debs shared?
2. Share your own experiences of being a part of kingdom opportunities or unexpected hospitality that you haven't looked for. 
3. Josh talked about  'lived faith' as a way he has recognized Christ coming to him. Share your own experiences of Christ coming to you through missional engagement.  
4. Both Josh and Debs had prophetic words given to them many years ago that they now recognize are coming to pass. Have there been prophetic words spoken over you that you feel you have not yet seen their fulfilment? Are there steps you could take to see those more fully realised?
5. What opportunities have you seen in your own street/neighbourhood that could be explored?  Is there a next step you could take?

Read Luke 24:13-35
Then speak out the following phrases for everyone to reflect/meditate silently on them. Allow a minute for reflection between each phrase.
That very day
We were hoping that he was going to redeem Israel!
“Don’t you see? This is what had to happen”
“Stay with us”, they said
He took the bread and gave thanks
Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they recognized him
“Don’t you remember how our hearts were burning inside us”
 
Share any thoughts that came to mind as you were reflecting on these phrases.
 
Questions for reflection and discussion:
1.        Was there anything in particular that impacted you while listening to Wayne’s reflection last week? Anything you found disturbing or disagreed with?
2.        When Cleopas and Mary first encountered the resurrected Jesus they were dealing with their own shattered hopes. In one sense, they had put their hopes in the wrong thing (i.e. thinking redemption would come through the Messiah getting rid of their suffering - kicking the Romans out - rather than God redeeming them through their suffering). Can you identify the main hopes you have for your life and future? In what ways might your growing recognition of who Jesus is and what he wants for you, be different to any of these hopes?
3.        Can you recall any occasion during a meal, or communion, or some act of hospitality (either received or given) where you encountered Jesus in a way that was significant or changed you?
4.        What role does the Bible play in your current faith journey, in helping you see Jesus and his kingdom more clearly?

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