DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How is it to our advantage that Jesus physically went away? How does the Holy Spirit coming as a Helper comfort you?
How has the Holy Spirit convicted you of sin, righteousness, and judgement? How does this help to shape an eternal perspective on life?
How does the Holy Spirit guide you into all the truth? How does the truth guide you in making life decisions?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS;
What is the significance of God’s presence indwelling his people by his Spirit? Where in the OT can we see foreshadowings of the Pentecost?
How should the empowering presence of God the Spirit in you and in his Church transform the way your journey of faith?
How is Pentecost the redemption of Babel? How does it shape your understanding of the Church’s mission in light of eternity?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the motivation for our love and unity with other brothers and sisters [vv.1-2]? What should drive us to humility and to consider others “more significant” than ourselves [v.3]?
What is the most amazing aspect of Christ’s humility [vv.6-8]?
How does the glory of Christ lead us to worship and satisfaction?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What does the Bible say about teaching/teachers and learning/students?
What have you learned about the Bible teachers throughout church history?
How should you posture yourself as a disciple of Christ? How should you learn?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the relationship between “biblical theology” and “covenant theology”?
How did Jesus teach the two disciples on the way to Emmaus? What is the key idea in [Luke 24:27]?
How was biblical theology applied in the story of “Balaam and the donkey” in [Num.22]?.
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the relationship between the biblical idea of “covenant” and salvation?
How does the understanding of covenant intensify the intimacy of our relationship with Jesus Christ?
Name some of the areas where the idea of covenant can be applied as mentioned in the sermon.
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How does God’s sovereignty comfort you when you have doubts and fears about your life and salvation?
When do you find yourself struggling to trust in God’s promises for your life and salvation?
What difference should the sovereignty of God over your life make in the way you view and approach life?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is the #1 reason why God deserves all glory?
What is so dangerous about freedom?
How can Christians delight to give glory to God alone?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What is the point of the repeated refrain of “one man” in [Romans 5:12-21]? Why does the idea of “singularity” make the best sense when we consider the topic of salvation?
Many aspects of the “person of Jesus Christ” was considered in the sermon. Which aspect impacts you the most?
How should our satisfaction in Jesus and love for Jesus manifest in our Christian life?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How does a true understanding of grace guard us against both legalism and licence?
What does it look like to continue receiving God’s grace today as Christians?
Why is it so important for the Christian life of love and ministry to be a response to grace?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What is something in your life that you find trustworthy? What do you think makes it trustworthy?
What makes God someone we can have faith in?
How does faith in God look in our daily lives?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Can you recount the “5 Reformation Banners/Slogans”? It doesn’t have to be in Latin!
What other “alone” statements can we make about the source of authority for our lives and faith?
Which “usage” of sola scriptura have you found to be particularly useful or new to you?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How do you recall God’s faithfulness in your own life? What stands out for you?
What kind of idols and temptations stand in the way of choosing God and being faithful?
How would you renew your faith and commitment before Jesus Christ? What decisions would you need to make consciously and make life-changes or increase discipline to live in steps with the gospel of Jesus Christ?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What competes (distractions, idols etc.) for the centre of your heart these days? Have you ever felt stuck in "the pit"?
What were some of the practical steps outlined in the sermon that stood out for you? Discuss.
How do you feel about your Lot in Life in light of the sermon?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What exhortations does Joshua leave with Israel? How do these relate to a Christian sermon?
What are some definitive ideas about a sermon that you hadn’t thought about before? What was new to you?
How is the posture of listening to a sermon related to life of faith?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How does God reward you, and for what- according to the message?
Can even good intentions lead to unexpected results and consequences? What have you experienced in your own life? How can such misunderstandings be avoided?
How do we build trust with one another in Church even as we seek to grow in trust of our God and Saviour?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Who is our ultimate judge that can weigh all things fair? What sort of judgment can
the believers expect from Christ at the “White Throne Judgment”?
Why is the institution of sacred ministry necessary?
How should we regard those who are devoted to the sacred ministry of the gospel?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What do you feel you deserve in life? Is it true? By what merit? What about spiritually? What does God owe you?
What fears do you have in facing this life? What are you afraid of that God may demand of you?
As a Christian, what are you essentially commissioned to do in this life?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
How do we relate with all these odd names of places for markers, boundaries, cities and towns
Are you zealous to realize God?s promises in your life? How zealous? little or a lot?
What are we willing to put down (or sacrifice) to win the greatest challenge for our souls?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What can we learn from “old soldiers”? What is their advantage?
What is the source of Caleb’s confidence? Where does he leave room for “maybe” in obeying God’s mission?
The church is up against an uphill battle. What can we do to “win at all cost”?
What is the most helpful/challenging/encouraging part of the sermon for you?