Check here each week for information to prepare your heart for the upcoming sermon and follow-up questions you can use after the sermon to dig deeper and disciple your family!
The Baptism & Anointing of Jesus
January 17, 2020
The Baptism & Anointing of Jesus – Matthew 3:13-17
Digging Deeper:
- Since He was without sin, why was Jesus baptized?
- How does Jesus’s baptism point to His sacrifice on the cross?
- What does the Spirit resting on Jesus signify?
- Given the Father’s declaration, if a person opposes Jesus, who are they ultimately opposing?
- What is the doctrine of the Trinity? How is it seen in this passage?
- Describe the Father’s relationship with His Son. Now think about what happened at the cross. Glory that now in Christ, we are loved by the Father with the same love! (John 17:23).
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 1:2; 8:8-12; 22:2; Ps 2:7; Isa 11:1-5; 42:1; 53:11-12; 62:1-2; 64:1; John 1:32-34; 5:31-39; 8:17-18; Phil 2:5-11; 2 Cor 5:21; 8:9
God Has Come to Rule and Save
January 10, 2020
God Has Come to Rule and Save – Matthew 3:1-12
Digging Deeper:
- What did John’s location, clothing, and diet point to?
- How did John prepare people for Jesus’s ministry?
- What is repentance? Why does John emphasize bearing fruit with repentance?
- Why was John baptizing people? What was new about his baptism?
- What is the kingdom of heaven (God)? How is it present already?
- What role should repentance have in the life of a Christian?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Kings 17:3-7; 2 Kings 1:7-8; Isa 4:4; 10:33-34; 30:27-28; 32:25; 40:1-11; Ezek 36:26-27; Joel 3:1-2; Zech 13:4,9; Hos 2:14-15; Mal 3:2-4; 4:5-6; Matt 11:14; 17:17:11-13; John 8:39-44; Rom 4:11-18; 9:6-8
Protection & Fulfillment
January 04, 2020
Protection & Fulfillment – Matthew 2:13-23
Digging Deeper:
- How does this chapter demonstrate God’s sovereignty over evil? In what areas of your life do you need to be reminded of this?
- What did the exodus of God’s people from slavery in Egypt point to in the NT?
- How does seeing God’s word fulfilled encourage you?
- What truths about Jesus did this passage remind you of? How can you respond?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ex 1:1-2:10; Ps 22; 69; Isa 53; 51:9-11; Jer 16:14-15; 31:15-34 (Heb 8:8-13); Hos 11:1-11; Rom 6:1-14; 8:28-30; Col 1:13-14
The Nations Shall Worship King Jesus!
December 19, 2019
The Nations Shall Worship King Jesus! – Matthew 2:1-12
Digging Deeper:
- What is significant about magi from the east worshipping Jesus?
- Contrast the worship of the magi with the response of Herod and Jerusalem. How does this foreshadow what will happen to Jesus? (John 1:11)
- What is significant about Jesus being born in Bethlehem?
- How can you worship Jesus this Christmas season?
- What effect does the promise that all nations will worship Jesus have on you?
- How can you partner with gospel ministry to the nations?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 12:3; Num 24:17; 1 Kings 10:1-10; Ps 2:8; 45:17; 72; 86:8-10; Isa 60:1-6; Matt 8:11; 12:42; John 1:1-14