Scripture: Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12

Key verse: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3b)

Questions to ponder:

• What does the fulfillment of God’s kingdom mean to you?
• What actions or stories stir up the hope for the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom?
• What makes you yearn for being part of the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom? And what prevents you or discourages you from being part of it?