Discussion Questions for Kamea
(Link to Bible Here)
Chapter 1
· Why did Moncha wait until night to get water?
· Why was her little mirror so special to her?
o What does she see when she looks into it?
o What are mirrors in our life… what gives us an impression of our worth? … our beauty?
· What message did Saorise (“Seer-sha”) bring?
· How would you explain forgiveness?
· Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35. How is forgiving someone when she/he wrongs you like cancelling a debt when someone owes you money?
Chapter 2
· A year after Moncha met Saorise she began to think, “What if?” What are the “What if’s” she’s thinking?
· What “What if’s?” do you sometimes wonder?
· What was Moncha’s response when the stranger asked for a drink?
o Why do you think she responded this way?
· What new feeling did Moncha have in her heart?
o How would you describe that feeling?
· How could Moncha get the new life he offered?
· Bible Reading: John 4:1-26. Moncha met the stranger at the Spring. In this passage a Samaritan women meets Jesus at a well.
Chapter 3
· What was Moncha’s explanation of where the faith came from?
o Where do you think it came from?
· Moncha received a new name.
o Do you ever imagine yourself with a different name? What would it be?
· Kamea had never been to the Kingdom of Light. What do you think it will be like when she gets there?
· When they neared the castle what took the place of Kamea’s joy? Why?
· Bible Reading: Zephaniah 3:17. The King of Glory sang a song over Kamea. What do you imagine that might have sounded like?
Chapter 4
· What is the job of Kamea’s counselor?
· When Kamea was reluctant to fully enjoy the slippers, food and other luxuries what did the counselor tell her?
o What are some luxuries you enjoy?
· Kamea’s first lesson is that she is a child of the Almighty One. What are some privileges children enjoy?
· The counselor told Kamea there was “one overwhelming principle”, namely that the Almighty One loves her. How do you think that made her feel?
· What is the only way to enter the Kingdom of Light?
· When someone hurts us or someone we love, we often have a desire to see that person“pay” for the wrongdoing. We desire justice. What does the King of Glory tell Kamea is the price demanded by justice for wrongdoing?
o Who paid the price for Kamea?
· Why do you think Kamea was told not to look at the covered mirror? Would you want to peek?
· Bible Reading: John 14:15-18, 16:7-15. What does this passage have to say about the Counselor, the Holy Spirit?
Chapter 5
· What does Kamea learn about the Keepers of the Legend?
· Kamea loved watching the artists and dancers. How do you like to be creative?
· What job does Kamea hate to do?
o What jobs do you dislike to do?
o What jobs make you feel humbled?
o Truman’s job was to clean up after the animals a job associated with dirt and bad smells. How did he feel about his job? Why?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24. How does this verse relate to the jobs we do?
Chapter 6
· Instead of going to the dining hall, Kamea ran away. Why do you think she ran away?
o What kind of situations make you wish you could run away and hide?
· How did the King of Glory explain how precious Kamea was to him?
· Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-18. This Psalm talks about how well God knows each of us. What are some things God knows about you?
Chapter 7
· What was it like when Kamea entered the dining hall?
o Do you prefer to be with crowds of people, small groups, one on one or alone?
· When the Counselor explained to Kamea that the Almighty One knows her heart, all of her thoughts, all she’d ever done or even wanted to do and every word she had spoken she became afraid. Why do you think she felt frightened?
o The Counselor told Kamea that it was okay. How did he put her at ease?
· Bible Reading: Luke 19:1-10. At dinner, Saorise says that “The King of Glory is passionate to gather up his people, and his is constantly pursuing those lost ones in the Dominion of Darkness…” How does this Bible passage describe how Jesus is pursuing lost ones?
Chapter 8
· What did Kamea hope to see when she took her mirror from her pocket?
o What did she see?
o Have you noticed anything acting like a mirror in your life lately? Possibly sending you messages about your looks, intelligence, or value? (Maybe magazines, billboards, movies, people around you…)
o How do those messages affect how you feel about yourself?
· The Counselor explained to Kamea that she is the King of Glory’s friend.
o What did Kamea discover was the difference between friends and family.
o What are your favorite things about friendship?
o What are your fears about friendship?
o Kamea had a good friend once named Alwine. Have you had a friend like that? Share.
o Do you think the King of Glory will be a trustworthy friend for Kamea? Why or Why not?
· Bible Reading: John 15:9-17. Why does Jesus say in this passage that he no longer calls us servants? Would you like to be Jesus’ friend?
Chapter 9
· Where did the King of Glory take Kamea on their walk?
· What did the King of Glory have to do in order to pay the price that every person owed?
o How do you think it affected Kamea when the King of Glory said, “you were worth it to me”?
· According to the King of Glory, did the people have to rebel against Him?
· How would Kamea’s life be different if she was “free” from the power of evil-- free to do good deeds and turn from wicked ways?
· Bible Reading: Romans 5:8-10, Colossians 1:21-22. These passages tell us that we were all enemies of God at one time. Is that difficult or easy to believe? How does it make you feel that through Jesus we can have peace with God, that we no longer enemies?
Chapter 10
· What does her old name, Moncha, mean?
o What does her new name, Kamea, mean?
o Why do you think the King of Glory gave her this name?
· Which crown was Kamea attracted to and why?
o Do you have any heirlooms that are precious to you? Share.
· Kamea feels she’d be a pretender if she’d tried to wear one of the beautiful dresses. When do you feel like a pretender or an imposter?
o Do you think Kamea should wear the beautiful dresses?
· Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:4. The ancient writings on the cabinet read, “…since you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you…” which comes from this verse. Can you put this into your own words? What does this mean to you?
Chapter 11
· What do you think was the most meaningful thing the Almighty One said to Kamea?
· The Almighty One said He had chosen Kamea before He created the world. What does it mean to be wanted, chosen, loved long before you were born?
· Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-8. This passage says that God chose us before the creation of the world. What else does it say about Christians?
· Kamea let these words sing in her heart: Chosen, Holy, Blameless, Reconciled, Peace, Grace. Which word caught your attention?
o What words have been singing in your heart lately? Are they helpful or harmful words?
Chapter 12
· Why do you think the Counselor told Kamea the duck & turtle story?
o How does it relate to what Kamea is going through?
· Why do you think Kamea did not uncover the big mirror when the Counselor told her to do so?
o Would you uncover it?
o What do you think Kamea would see if she uncovered it?
o Kamea decided to look into her old mirror instead. What did she end up seeing in her old mirror?
· Bible Reading: Jude 24-25. Who is able to keep us from stumbling? To present us blameless?
Chapter 13
· Why did Kamea feel like she had betrayed her Grandma?
· Why was Kamea angry at the Almighty King?
o What does anger do to people’s hearts over a long time? .
· Have you ever wanted to take revenge?
o Do you think it makes people feel better?
o Did selling her Granny’s necklace make Kamea feel better?
· When the Almighty King told Kamea that he loved her more than anyone else loved her, why do you think it was hard for her to believe Him even though she wanted to?
o Is it ever hard for you to believe people’s compliments
· Bible Reading: 1 John 4:9-10. What does this passage say about God’s love for you?
Chapter 14
· Why do you think Kamea is angry that she has been assigned to fetch water?
o Do you think the Counselor chose this job to insult Kamea?
o What jobs in your life feel insulting?
o Does Kamea’s experience with fetching water shed new light on your experiences?
· Kamea seemed to be having a conversation, not with another person but with her own thoughts. Do your thoughts ever seem to “turn on” you?
o Have you discovered anything that helps when that happens?
· Just when Kamea thought she was going to die, the King of Glory came for her. What did He say that she found hard to believe?
· Bible Reading: Luke 15:3-7. How is what happened to Kamea like what happened to the lost sheep?
· Bible Reading: Psalm 40. As they walked back to the Kingdom of Light together Kamea sang a new song like the Psalmist in this passage. If you wrote a new song, what would it say?
Chapter 15
· As a quiet confidence filled her heart, Kamea said, “Maybe it is better to be loved …than to be perfect.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
· How did the people of the Kingdom of Light react when Kamea came back?
o How do people you know respond when someone messes up?
o How would you like people close to you to respond when you mess up?
· Bible Reading John 13:36-38, 18:15-18, 18:25-27, 21:15-19. Peter boldly told Jesus that he would be loyal and never leave him. What did Peter do before the rooster crowed? How did Jesus respond to him back on the shore? What do you like about how Jesus responded to Peter after he messed up?
Chapter 16
· When Moncha partnered with the swindler she felt dead inside. Have you ever done wrong and felt the way Kamea did? Can you describe it?
· The King of Glory told Kamea that she had been made alive. What do you think that means?
· Kamea hated fetching the water. How did the King of Glory help Kamea to see it differently?
o What job do you have to do?
o What could make that job more meaningful to you?
· Why do you think Kamea offered the King of Glory a drink of water?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24. According to this verse, no matter the job, who are we working for? How is that different than how people usually think about work?
Chapter 17
· The big lesson of the day was, “You are a new creation.” What does Kamea see in the large mirror when the Counselor uncovers it?
o What did Kamea see in her old mirror from her pocket?
o Why do you think Kamea still chose to look in her old mirror?
o Which image do you think is trustworthy? Why?
· Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17. This passage says that Christians are made new. In what ways do you think Christians are “new creations”?
· Why do you think Kamea ran away again?
Chapter 18 (When Kamea returns to the Dominion of Darkness she is again called Moncha.)
· When Moncha felt sad what emotion did she use to push away sadness?
o Why do you think she did that?
o Do you think people often do this?
· In her sadness instead of turning to the King of Glory Kamea tried to go back to her old life. How is that working out for her?
· Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-31. The son in this parable runs away from his father’s house and goes out in the world and engages in “wild living.” How did it turn out for him? What did he decide to do?
Chapter 19
· How does Moncha feel when she sees Little Moncha?
· What do you think is the most powerful thing Moncha tells Little Moncha?
· What did Moncha see in the mirror from her pocket this time?
o Do you think Moncha is different than she used to be? Explain.
· Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18. This passage says that Christians are all in a process of being transformed to be more and more like Christ. Are there any ways you have noticed that you are changing and becoming more like Christ?
Chapter 20
· Moncha stole a money bag from the floor of the tavern. Why do you think she could not talk her way out of being caught like she used to?
· Why did Moncha think she could not go back to the Kingdom of Light?
o Do you think she could go back?
o Was there a time that you did something you regretted and you were able to go back and make it right?
· The chapter ends with Moncha wishing that she could be the one to bring the King of Glory his water. How is this different than she felt before?
o Why do you think Kamea’s opinion of this job has changed so much?
· Bible Reading: 1 John 1:8-22. According to this passage, what if we claim that we have not sinned – that we have not done wrong? What happens if we admit our sins, confess what we have done wrong?
Chapter 21
· Was the King of Glory mad that Kamea had taken the crown? Explain.
· Kamea told the King of Glory she ran away because she felt she could not be changed.
o The King of Glory told Kamea that she was wrong. She did not do wrong things because she was hopelessly wicked and could never change. He proposes another reason she did wrong things. What was that reason?
o What evidence did the King of Glory offer that Kamea had really changed?
· The King of Glory reveals that Kamea’s mirror has always been distorted – have you identified any distorted images in your own thinking as you have read and discussed Kamea?
o Why do you think we trust these false images of ourselves?
· Why do you think the King of Glory wanted Kamea to break her old mirror before returning to the Kingdom of Light?o Are there any distorted “mirrors” in your life that you need to break so they don’t influence how you see yourself? Would you like to share?
· What do you think forgiveness is?
o Would you like to be forgiven?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 1:13-14, 2:13-15. Through Christ we are forgiven all our sins. If you have not accepted the gift of new life Jesus offers, you can choose to do so right now! The Bible says in Romans 10:9–10 (NIV)
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Many people start their relationship with God with a prayer. Our faith in Jesus is what enables us to receive his gift of salvation, not a particular set of words... but sometimes having an example can be helpful. If you are ready, consider using this prayer as a model. If not, consider talking to someone about your questions and concerns.
Dear God,
I am sorry for the things that I have done wrong in my life.
(Take a moment to confess anything that is on your heart right now.)
I turn from these things to follow you in a new life.
Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross to pay the death penalty for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. I believe you rose again from the dead, for death could not hold you. I believe that you are now seated at the right hand of God, enthroned in power and glory. I believe you are who you say you are, the very Son of God, and the only way to God.
In the Bible, you promise that if I turn from my sins, and believe in you and what you have done for me, I'll receive new life and be saved from my sin and from death. Lord, I now turn, and I believe.
I thank you that, just as you promised, you now give me new life. Thank you that I am born anew by your Spirit and that my sins are forgiven. Thank you that I am now a member of your family. Thank you for giving me eternal life, and for the gift of your Spirit. I now receive that gift with joy. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19-20, John 3:16-18, Acts 2:23-24, Colossians 3:1, John 14:6, John 11:25, Romans 10:8-11, John 3:3-8, John 4:14, John 7:38-39, Ephesians 1:4-5
Thank you to Paul Bradford, D.Min. for the contribution of this prayer.
What do you want to remember from Kamea’s journey?
· Why did Moncha wait until night to get water?
· Why was her little mirror so special to her?
o What does she see when she looks into it?
o What are mirrors in our life… what gives us an impression of our worth? … our beauty?
· What message did Saorise (“Seer-sha”) bring?
· How would you explain forgiveness?
· Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35. How is forgiving someone when she/he wrongs you like cancelling a debt when someone owes you money?
Chapter 2
· A year after Moncha met Saorise she began to think, “What if?” What are the “What if’s” she’s thinking?
· What “What if’s?” do you sometimes wonder?
· What was Moncha’s response when the stranger asked for a drink?
o Why do you think she responded this way?
· What new feeling did Moncha have in her heart?
o How would you describe that feeling?
· How could Moncha get the new life he offered?
· Bible Reading: John 4:1-26. Moncha met the stranger at the Spring. In this passage a Samaritan women meets Jesus at a well.
Chapter 3
· What was Moncha’s explanation of where the faith came from?
o Where do you think it came from?
· Moncha received a new name.
o Do you ever imagine yourself with a different name? What would it be?
· Kamea had never been to the Kingdom of Light. What do you think it will be like when she gets there?
· When they neared the castle what took the place of Kamea’s joy? Why?
· Bible Reading: Zephaniah 3:17. The King of Glory sang a song over Kamea. What do you imagine that might have sounded like?
Chapter 4
· What is the job of Kamea’s counselor?
· When Kamea was reluctant to fully enjoy the slippers, food and other luxuries what did the counselor tell her?
o What are some luxuries you enjoy?
· Kamea’s first lesson is that she is a child of the Almighty One. What are some privileges children enjoy?
· The counselor told Kamea there was “one overwhelming principle”, namely that the Almighty One loves her. How do you think that made her feel?
· What is the only way to enter the Kingdom of Light?
· When someone hurts us or someone we love, we often have a desire to see that person“pay” for the wrongdoing. We desire justice. What does the King of Glory tell Kamea is the price demanded by justice for wrongdoing?
o Who paid the price for Kamea?
· Why do you think Kamea was told not to look at the covered mirror? Would you want to peek?
· Bible Reading: John 14:15-18, 16:7-15. What does this passage have to say about the Counselor, the Holy Spirit?
Chapter 5
· What does Kamea learn about the Keepers of the Legend?
· Kamea loved watching the artists and dancers. How do you like to be creative?
· What job does Kamea hate to do?
o What jobs do you dislike to do?
o What jobs make you feel humbled?
o Truman’s job was to clean up after the animals a job associated with dirt and bad smells. How did he feel about his job? Why?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24. How does this verse relate to the jobs we do?
Chapter 6
· Instead of going to the dining hall, Kamea ran away. Why do you think she ran away?
o What kind of situations make you wish you could run away and hide?
· How did the King of Glory explain how precious Kamea was to him?
· Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-18. This Psalm talks about how well God knows each of us. What are some things God knows about you?
Chapter 7
· What was it like when Kamea entered the dining hall?
o Do you prefer to be with crowds of people, small groups, one on one or alone?
· When the Counselor explained to Kamea that the Almighty One knows her heart, all of her thoughts, all she’d ever done or even wanted to do and every word she had spoken she became afraid. Why do you think she felt frightened?
o The Counselor told Kamea that it was okay. How did he put her at ease?
· Bible Reading: Luke 19:1-10. At dinner, Saorise says that “The King of Glory is passionate to gather up his people, and his is constantly pursuing those lost ones in the Dominion of Darkness…” How does this Bible passage describe how Jesus is pursuing lost ones?
Chapter 8
· What did Kamea hope to see when she took her mirror from her pocket?
o What did she see?
o Have you noticed anything acting like a mirror in your life lately? Possibly sending you messages about your looks, intelligence, or value? (Maybe magazines, billboards, movies, people around you…)
o How do those messages affect how you feel about yourself?
· The Counselor explained to Kamea that she is the King of Glory’s friend.
o What did Kamea discover was the difference between friends and family.
o What are your favorite things about friendship?
o What are your fears about friendship?
o Kamea had a good friend once named Alwine. Have you had a friend like that? Share.
o Do you think the King of Glory will be a trustworthy friend for Kamea? Why or Why not?
· Bible Reading: John 15:9-17. Why does Jesus say in this passage that he no longer calls us servants? Would you like to be Jesus’ friend?
Chapter 9
· Where did the King of Glory take Kamea on their walk?
· What did the King of Glory have to do in order to pay the price that every person owed?
o How do you think it affected Kamea when the King of Glory said, “you were worth it to me”?
· According to the King of Glory, did the people have to rebel against Him?
· How would Kamea’s life be different if she was “free” from the power of evil-- free to do good deeds and turn from wicked ways?
· Bible Reading: Romans 5:8-10, Colossians 1:21-22. These passages tell us that we were all enemies of God at one time. Is that difficult or easy to believe? How does it make you feel that through Jesus we can have peace with God, that we no longer enemies?
Chapter 10
· What does her old name, Moncha, mean?
o What does her new name, Kamea, mean?
o Why do you think the King of Glory gave her this name?
· Which crown was Kamea attracted to and why?
o Do you have any heirlooms that are precious to you? Share.
· Kamea feels she’d be a pretender if she’d tried to wear one of the beautiful dresses. When do you feel like a pretender or an imposter?
o Do you think Kamea should wear the beautiful dresses?
· Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:4. The ancient writings on the cabinet read, “…since you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you…” which comes from this verse. Can you put this into your own words? What does this mean to you?
Chapter 11
· What do you think was the most meaningful thing the Almighty One said to Kamea?
· The Almighty One said He had chosen Kamea before He created the world. What does it mean to be wanted, chosen, loved long before you were born?
· Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-8. This passage says that God chose us before the creation of the world. What else does it say about Christians?
· Kamea let these words sing in her heart: Chosen, Holy, Blameless, Reconciled, Peace, Grace. Which word caught your attention?
o What words have been singing in your heart lately? Are they helpful or harmful words?
Chapter 12
· Why do you think the Counselor told Kamea the duck & turtle story?
o How does it relate to what Kamea is going through?
· Why do you think Kamea did not uncover the big mirror when the Counselor told her to do so?
o Would you uncover it?
o What do you think Kamea would see if she uncovered it?
o Kamea decided to look into her old mirror instead. What did she end up seeing in her old mirror?
· Bible Reading: Jude 24-25. Who is able to keep us from stumbling? To present us blameless?
Chapter 13
· Why did Kamea feel like she had betrayed her Grandma?
· Why was Kamea angry at the Almighty King?
o What does anger do to people’s hearts over a long time? .
· Have you ever wanted to take revenge?
o Do you think it makes people feel better?
o Did selling her Granny’s necklace make Kamea feel better?
· When the Almighty King told Kamea that he loved her more than anyone else loved her, why do you think it was hard for her to believe Him even though she wanted to?
o Is it ever hard for you to believe people’s compliments
· Bible Reading: 1 John 4:9-10. What does this passage say about God’s love for you?
Chapter 14
· Why do you think Kamea is angry that she has been assigned to fetch water?
o Do you think the Counselor chose this job to insult Kamea?
o What jobs in your life feel insulting?
o Does Kamea’s experience with fetching water shed new light on your experiences?
· Kamea seemed to be having a conversation, not with another person but with her own thoughts. Do your thoughts ever seem to “turn on” you?
o Have you discovered anything that helps when that happens?
· Just when Kamea thought she was going to die, the King of Glory came for her. What did He say that she found hard to believe?
· Bible Reading: Luke 15:3-7. How is what happened to Kamea like what happened to the lost sheep?
· Bible Reading: Psalm 40. As they walked back to the Kingdom of Light together Kamea sang a new song like the Psalmist in this passage. If you wrote a new song, what would it say?
Chapter 15
· As a quiet confidence filled her heart, Kamea said, “Maybe it is better to be loved …than to be perfect.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
· How did the people of the Kingdom of Light react when Kamea came back?
o How do people you know respond when someone messes up?
o How would you like people close to you to respond when you mess up?
· Bible Reading John 13:36-38, 18:15-18, 18:25-27, 21:15-19. Peter boldly told Jesus that he would be loyal and never leave him. What did Peter do before the rooster crowed? How did Jesus respond to him back on the shore? What do you like about how Jesus responded to Peter after he messed up?
Chapter 16
· When Moncha partnered with the swindler she felt dead inside. Have you ever done wrong and felt the way Kamea did? Can you describe it?
· The King of Glory told Kamea that she had been made alive. What do you think that means?
· Kamea hated fetching the water. How did the King of Glory help Kamea to see it differently?
o What job do you have to do?
o What could make that job more meaningful to you?
· Why do you think Kamea offered the King of Glory a drink of water?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24. According to this verse, no matter the job, who are we working for? How is that different than how people usually think about work?
Chapter 17
· The big lesson of the day was, “You are a new creation.” What does Kamea see in the large mirror when the Counselor uncovers it?
o What did Kamea see in her old mirror from her pocket?
o Why do you think Kamea still chose to look in her old mirror?
o Which image do you think is trustworthy? Why?
· Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17. This passage says that Christians are made new. In what ways do you think Christians are “new creations”?
· Why do you think Kamea ran away again?
Chapter 18 (When Kamea returns to the Dominion of Darkness she is again called Moncha.)
· When Moncha felt sad what emotion did she use to push away sadness?
o Why do you think she did that?
o Do you think people often do this?
· In her sadness instead of turning to the King of Glory Kamea tried to go back to her old life. How is that working out for her?
· Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-31. The son in this parable runs away from his father’s house and goes out in the world and engages in “wild living.” How did it turn out for him? What did he decide to do?
Chapter 19
· How does Moncha feel when she sees Little Moncha?
· What do you think is the most powerful thing Moncha tells Little Moncha?
· What did Moncha see in the mirror from her pocket this time?
o Do you think Moncha is different than she used to be? Explain.
· Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18. This passage says that Christians are all in a process of being transformed to be more and more like Christ. Are there any ways you have noticed that you are changing and becoming more like Christ?
Chapter 20
· Moncha stole a money bag from the floor of the tavern. Why do you think she could not talk her way out of being caught like she used to?
· Why did Moncha think she could not go back to the Kingdom of Light?
o Do you think she could go back?
o Was there a time that you did something you regretted and you were able to go back and make it right?
· The chapter ends with Moncha wishing that she could be the one to bring the King of Glory his water. How is this different than she felt before?
o Why do you think Kamea’s opinion of this job has changed so much?
· Bible Reading: 1 John 1:8-22. According to this passage, what if we claim that we have not sinned – that we have not done wrong? What happens if we admit our sins, confess what we have done wrong?
Chapter 21
· Was the King of Glory mad that Kamea had taken the crown? Explain.
· Kamea told the King of Glory she ran away because she felt she could not be changed.
o The King of Glory told Kamea that she was wrong. She did not do wrong things because she was hopelessly wicked and could never change. He proposes another reason she did wrong things. What was that reason?
o What evidence did the King of Glory offer that Kamea had really changed?
· The King of Glory reveals that Kamea’s mirror has always been distorted – have you identified any distorted images in your own thinking as you have read and discussed Kamea?
o Why do you think we trust these false images of ourselves?
· Why do you think the King of Glory wanted Kamea to break her old mirror before returning to the Kingdom of Light?o Are there any distorted “mirrors” in your life that you need to break so they don’t influence how you see yourself? Would you like to share?
· What do you think forgiveness is?
o Would you like to be forgiven?
· Bible Reading: Colossians 1:13-14, 2:13-15. Through Christ we are forgiven all our sins. If you have not accepted the gift of new life Jesus offers, you can choose to do so right now! The Bible says in Romans 10:9–10 (NIV)
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Many people start their relationship with God with a prayer. Our faith in Jesus is what enables us to receive his gift of salvation, not a particular set of words... but sometimes having an example can be helpful. If you are ready, consider using this prayer as a model. If not, consider talking to someone about your questions and concerns.
Dear God,
I am sorry for the things that I have done wrong in my life.
(Take a moment to confess anything that is on your heart right now.)
I turn from these things to follow you in a new life.
Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross to pay the death penalty for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. I believe you rose again from the dead, for death could not hold you. I believe that you are now seated at the right hand of God, enthroned in power and glory. I believe you are who you say you are, the very Son of God, and the only way to God.
In the Bible, you promise that if I turn from my sins, and believe in you and what you have done for me, I'll receive new life and be saved from my sin and from death. Lord, I now turn, and I believe.
I thank you that, just as you promised, you now give me new life. Thank you that I am born anew by your Spirit and that my sins are forgiven. Thank you that I am now a member of your family. Thank you for giving me eternal life, and for the gift of your Spirit. I now receive that gift with joy. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19-20, John 3:16-18, Acts 2:23-24, Colossians 3:1, John 14:6, John 11:25, Romans 10:8-11, John 3:3-8, John 4:14, John 7:38-39, Ephesians 1:4-5
Thank you to Paul Bradford, D.Min. for the contribution of this prayer.
What do you want to remember from Kamea’s journey?
