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In this message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about the important place singles have in the Kingdom of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus with undivided devotion.

Notes:

Theme: What place do singles have in the Kingdom of God?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to follow Jesus with undivided devotion.

Text: Matthew 19:8-12 (ESV)

1. Being single is not a curse.
   1. Genesis 1:28 (ESV)
   2. Deuteronomy 7:11-14 (ESV)
   3. Deuteronomy 28:15-18 (ESV)
   4. Matthew 19:10-12 (ESV)
2. Singles have a mission to fulfill.
   1. Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
   2. 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)
3. Singles are strategic in God’s Kingdom.
   1. 1 Corinthians 4:14 (ESV)
   2. Galatians 4:19 (ESV)
   3. 1 Timothy 1:2 (ESV)
   4. Titus 1:4 (ESV)
   5. Philemon 10 (ESV)
   6. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (ESV)
   7. 1 Corinthians 7:25-38 (NLT)
   8. 1 Corinthians 7:7 (ESV)
   9. 1 Corinthians 7:17 (NLT)
4. It is not good for singles to be alone.

Conclusion: Jesus expects our undivided devotion.

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (ESV)

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What is your favorite type of pie?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What kinds of characteristics do spiritually mature people exhibit?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• If you are married, how have you made a single person maybe feel second best?
• What distracts you from staying focused on Jesus and His mission?
• What could you do this week to help make sure someone you know is not feeling lonely?