"Abundant Life" John 11:17-27

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. It’s often in times of crisis that we question our truest and deepest beliefs. Do you believe you have a solid confessional stance that is grounded in the Word of God?

  2. Do you know that HCC is a “confessional church”? Have you read through the Westminster Confession of Faith, and/or Westminster Shorter Catechism? If you haven’t, we highly recommend doing so.

  3. According to the message, what is the relationship between Jesus’ teaching on resurrection and his mention of “abundant life”?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

"I Am the Bread of Life" John 6:22-59

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. When are you most tempted to make working for ‘bread’ that perishes the focus of your life? How does Jesus challenge you?

  2. What does it mean to be ‘satisfied’ in Christ? How does this play out in everyday life?

  3. How is Jesus the fulfilment of what the manna in the desert foreshadowed? How is he better?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

"God of Justice and Freedom" Romans 12:14-21

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Why is it comforting to know that God is the judge over all things?

  2. What is your experience with abject suffering such as you heard in the sermon? Do they seem too far and removed from your experience? How can you close the gap as an extension of God?s church?

  3. Why is offering freedom to others consistent with the freedom we received from Christ our Saviour?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

"Tame Your Heart" Exodus 20:17

Worship Theme: “Christ of Pure Heart”

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:15-21

Sermon: “Tame Your Heart”

  1. What do you daydream about having or wanting? What do you “covet” in your sinful heart?

  2. How can you sanctify your heart according to the message, and fill it with good things of Christ? How do you plan to manage your heart throughout the lifelong course?

  3. What did we learn of the heart of Christ from the sermon? What have we gained from the heart of Christ?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for
    you?

"Tell the Truth" Exodus 20:16

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. How does honesty and integrity shaped your personal character? How would you assess the strength and degree of your character?

  2. What is the primary reason for bearing false witness (lies, slander) about others?

  3. How does the witness of Christ defend and protect us from deserved condemnation?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Who is equal to such a task?" 2 Corinthians 2:12 – 3:6

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. The passage and sermon talked about the magnitude of Christian ministry (2Cor.2:14-17). Can you think of other passages in the Bible that talk about the church’s task in the world? What do they say?

  2. How does the assurance that we have competence that comes from God (2Cor.3:4-6) help us?

  3. We are all equipped differently to work as one body in the church’s mission? What are the difficulties? How can we all “step up” to be a part of this work?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Wealth Beyond Measure" Exodus 20:15

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. When have you been tempted to steal from God and from others? (e.g. glory, time)

  2. When and why are you tempted to think like a thief and not like a co-heir with Christ?

  3. What does it look like to steward all the riches that we have in Christ for His Kingdom?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Faithful & Pure" Exodus 20:14

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the specific definition of “adultery” according to the Bible? And what other implications are associated with this commandment according to the sermon?

  2. Why is it so important to adhere to the exclusivity of sex belonging only to the married relationship between one man and one woman?

  3. How is sexual purity related to spiritual well-being? How can Christians support one another in pursuing sexual purity?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Sanctity of Life" Exodus 20:13

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the “positive command” behind the negative command not to murder? And what else is equivalent or related to murder?

  2. What new thing(s) have you learned about those sensitive topics (war, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, capital punishment, etc.) in relation to the 6th Commandment?

  3. How can we “celebrate life”, and not simply avoid murder and hate?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Honour Your Parents" Exodus 20:12

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  1. Why does God elevate parents to a position of high honour, for what reason and function?

  2. How can we honour our parents in our hearts and practically, according to the scriptures?

  3. How are the benefits when we honour our parents? What are some ways in which the promise of God might manifest in our obedience to the Fifth Commandment?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"By all means, keep the Sabbath!" Exodus 20:8-11

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the applicational scope of the Sabbath? How big a part of our life should it be?

  2. How does Christian Sabbath, the Biblical “rhythm of life”, inform your idea of life balance and weekly schedule?

  3. As a believer, and therefore a part of the church, the body of believers, do you truly relationally know your church, and does your church know you?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"God's Name is Holy" Exodus 20:7

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What does it look like to take the Lord’s name in vain today? When have you been tempting to take it in vain?

  2. Why is it important to know that taking the Lord’s name in vain is about both our words and actions?

  3. How does our representing of Christ’s name challenge you to change in your thoughts, words and deeds?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"True God vs. Idols" Exodus 20:4-6

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Why does God forbid any graven images of Himself?

  2. Why do idolatrous people insist on disobeying and making images of divine? What is at the heart of idolatry?

  3. How does the jealousy of God express His good love for us?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"The Only Creator & Redeemer" Exodus 20:1-3

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What have you learned about the uniqueness of God on the segment on “Theology Proper”?

  2. What about the topic of “Beautiful Creator” impressed you and increased your worship of Him?

  3. What did the sermon say about the “partiality” and “fairness” of God? Is God a “blind judge”?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"God's Covenant with Israel" Exodus 19:1-25

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the significance of Israel’s salvation and the giving of the covenant being all of grace

  2. What do the strict rules of preparation given to the people by God reveal about his holiness and their sinfulness?

  3. How is our direct access to God through Christ better than Israel’s? How should it cause us to give thanks?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"Royalty and Honor" 1 Peter 2:9-12

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Do you think it is fair that God chooses His people? Discuss

  2. How does Jesus fulfil the priestly office?

  3. Discuss how God has changed you since becoming a Christian. If you are not yet a believer, discuss the things that are holding you back.

  4. Do you tend to wear multiple ‘hats’ as a Christian?

  5. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.

"The Scandal of Christ" 1 Peter 2:1-8

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the motivation for true Christian growth?

  2. In order to grow as Christians, what do we need to deconstruct as we reconstruct ourselves in Christ? How?

  3. How can Christ serve us as the “living stone” and “cornerstone”?

  4. What was the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?

Order of Worship can be found here.