Small Group Discussion Guide

Series Name: Kingdom Come

Message Title: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Short Summary: Jesus teaches us to pray "Give us this day our daily bread" not as a simple request for food, but as a radical invitation to trust God one day at a time. This prayer challenges our anxiety-driven scrambling for "enough" and calls us into daily dependence on God for our physical, spiritual, and relational needs—while also inviting us to become the answer to others' prayers through generous, communal living.

Icebreaker Question

If you could only eat one food for 40 years (like the Israelites with manna), what would it be, and how creative would you get with preparing it?

(This lighthearted question connects to the message's discussion of manna while helping the group relax and laugh together.)

Review of the Previous Week's "I Will" Statement

Last week's commitment was: "I will read the Lord's Prayer every day for the next 21 days."

• How has reading the Lord's Prayer daily been going for you? What has been easy or challenging about establishing this rhythm?
• Has anything surprised you or stood out differently as you've prayed this prayer repeatedly? Share what you've noticed.

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Discussion Questions

Question 1: Reflecting on the Message

The message explored Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 about daily bread, immediately followed by His words about not worrying (Matthew 6:25-34). What stood out to you most from this weekend's message, and why did it resonate with you?

Context: In his message, Todd shared how believing the lie that "there isn't enough" led to anxiety and scrambling. Jesus offers a different way—trusting God one day at a time.

Life Application: As you reflect, consider what specific lies about scarcity or "not enough" you tend to believe in your own life.

Question 2: Personal Anxiety and Dependence

Describe a current situation where you're feeling anxious about whether you'll have "enough"—enough time, money, energy, or resources. What would it look like practically for you to pray "give us this day our daily bread" about that specific concern?

Context: The message revealed how anxiety builds when we focus on the future instead of trusting God for today. The Israelites could only gather manna for one day—hoarding it led to maggots and stench.

Life Application: This question invites vulnerability about real struggles while pointing toward the practical discipline of daily dependence on God.

Question 3: The Fullness of "Bread"

Jesus said "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35), and the message explained that "daily bread" includes physical, spiritual, AND relational needs. Which of these three areas do you find hardest to trust God with daily, and why?

Context: We often reduce this prayer to just physical provision, but Jesus is inviting us to depend on Him for everything—our spiritual freedom, our relational connections, and our daily sustenance.

Life Application: Identify one specific way you can practice depending on Jesus in your weakest area this week.

Question 4: From "Me" to "We"

The prayer says "give US" not "give ME." The message challenged us to not only receive bread but also to ensure everyone has enough. Share about a time when someone met a need in your life, or when you had the joy of meeting someone else's need. How did that experience shape your understanding of Christian community?

Context: The early church sold possessions to give to anyone in need (Acts 2). The message highlighted how Pathway's CarePortal ministry helped over 1,000 people in 2025 with $200,000+ in economic impact—including Tracy, who was baptized and then faced a health crisis.

Life Application: This question builds gratitude and opens hearts to see ourselves as answers to others' prayers.

Question 5: Breaking the Anxiety Cycle

Philippians 4:6-7 promises that when we pray with thanksgiving instead of being anxious, God's peace will guard our hearts. What's one practical rhythm or habit you could establish this week to interrupt your anxiety and redirect your heart toward daily dependence on God?

Context: Todd shared how repeatedly praying "give us this day our daily bread" throughout his busy week brought peace and helped him see God's provision in unexpected ways—meetings canceled, extra time freed up, help enlisted.

Life Application: This is about creating sustainable practices, not perfection. It could be morning prayer, setting phone reminders, using the prayer guide, or joining the 6am prayer meetings.

This Week's "I Will" Statement

I will pray the Lord's Prayer every day this week.

(Remember: This isn't about perfection; it's about direction. If you miss a day, just start again. Choose a consistent time and place, use the prayer guide in the app, join the Facebook prayer times, or attend a live 6 am prayer meeting at one of the campuses.)

Prayer Prompts

1. Open Sharing: "What is one thing you'd like us to pray for you about this week?"
2. Anxiety and Trust: "Let's pray for anyone struggling with anxiety about the future—whether it's finances, health, relationships, or work. Ask God to help us trust Him one day at a time and experience His peace that transcends understanding."
3. Becoming the Answer: "Pray that God would open our eyes to see needs around us and give us generous hearts to become answers to others' prayers—whether through CarePortal, our church family, or our everyday relationships."

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