DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What are some Old Testament passages that point to Jesus as the Messiah? What sort of picture is painted in these passages about Jesus’ Messiahship?
Why was the “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem considered somewhat of a tragedy?
Discuss how Christ’s everlasting Triumph encourages or challenges you this week.
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why was the request of James and John a foolish one? Why did they fail to understand what they were actually asking for?
How is your definition of ‘greatness’ different to the one given by Jesus? What areas of your life reveal a practical difference in definition?
What is the ‘way Bartemaeus chose in light of his faith and recovery? What life ‘way’ or ‘path’ are you on right now?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why is it critical for us to always begin with a meek receiving of God's word before anything else?
What are the dangers of being a hearer of the word only, and not also a doer of the word?
How does your faith reflect the religion that is 'pure and undefiled' before God the Father?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Do you find yourself judging others against yourself? Discuss
How would you score on God’s standard of goodness? Discuss
Do you find it hard to sacrifice for Kingdom building purposes? Discuss some practical steps.
How are we ultimately saved? Is there more than one way?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Share with one another what the perfect partner would be like.
In what ways am I trying to be or preparing to be a good spouse?
What are some things about God that shows what a good husband should be like?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Who is the greatest? In what ways did the disciples misunderstand “greatness”?
What are some of the ways that we may misunderstand being a follower of Jesus
Which of the three warnings stood out to you and why?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Have you ever run into impossible tasks where clearly you could not overcome? Care to share?
How do you usually decide what in life to take on or give a miss? According to the sermon, how should Christians decide what to take on, or not; and what should be our attitude and understanding in those decisions?
Have you ever dared to take on to do something just because of Christ and His gospel? Please share?!
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What is the significance of the presence of Moses and Elijah? How should it shape our understanding of the NT in light of the OT?
What is the significance of the Father’s command to listen to his beloved Son?
Why did the Son of Man need to suffer and die before his resurrected glory? What does it mean for us today?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
OOW can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What are some things which make you wonder, ‘what is God doing?’ How is that often influenced by sinful desires?
How does Jesus going to the cross drive the lives we live following Jesus? Why do we deny ourselves if we are following Jesus?
How can we change the way we view the value of the world and the value of Christ? How can we help each other do this?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why does Jesus sigh and say that no sign will be given to that generation in response to the Pharisees?
What is the significance of the disciples' lack of understanding? How are they relatable for us today?
Why does Jesus tell the man not to return to the village? What is the significance of his eye-sight being restored?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
OOW can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Do you see and understand the deep compassion Jesus on you?
Do you find it challenging to be patient when facing an opportunity to be compassionate? Share an experience.
Is Jesus your Bread of Life? What are other things that you consume in life which distract you from Jesus?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How firmly are you in control of your own life?
Can you relate with the humble estate of the two characters in our passage? Can you in any way relate with their hurt, disability, vulnerability and neediness?
How has the mercy of Jesus impacted your own life? How does your experience of God’s mercy benefit those around you?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why were the Pharisees’ outward displays of piety an insult to God? Do you find yourself relating more with the Pharisees or the 'sinners' day to day?
Why does what comes out of a person defile them? How is this related to the idea of what kind of fruit a tree produces?
What should our first response be when confronted with the reality of our sin? How often does that actually happen?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the biblical significance of Jesus 'going up to a mountain' to pray? Where should we go to pray today?
What is the biblical significance of Jesus' power over the wind and waves?
What is the biblical significance of Jesus bringing healing to the land and the people? How does it impact us today?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Christ prioritizes rest in this passage, how does that compare to the world's call on our lives
Christ provides nourishment in this passage, what are places, things or people you look to provide nourishment? How do they compare to Christ’s provision?
Christ provides compassion in this passage, what do we learn about God through this demonstration by Christ?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
Discussion Questions
Who was the greatest (G.O.A.T.) prophet ever? What reasons were provided in the sermon
Considering both biblical history and church history, what sort of persecution have the prophets of God faced in the world?
As N.T. followers of Jesus, what can we expect of our own prophetic ministry when we live as the mouthpiece of God?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why was Jesus met with reactions of astonishment and offence? What is your knee-jerk response to news you don't want to hear? Why?
What is the significance of Jesus marvelling at their unbelief?
How do you respond to the call of repentance whenever you hear it? How are you engaged with the proclamation of the gospel?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
Discussion Questions:
What are some fears you face trying to live the Christian life in today’s world?
How can Jesus help overcome fear in these places?
How can we make trusting in God part of our everyday life?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
Order of Worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is this bible passage NOT about? What is the focus?
What are the "pigs" in your life? Does this hinder or distract you from your walk with God?
Once the man was saved, his first response was to be at the feet of Christ. What do you think sitting at the feet of Jesus means? What are we called to also do?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
The order of worship can be found here.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What ‘kings’ do you have in your life? What are their warnings? What are their promises?
What do you think is the difference in Christ’s Kingship? What does he promise?
How does Christ’s Kingship apply in our everyday life? What are some ways you are preparing for his Kingdom?
What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
The order of worship can be found here.