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!
Believing God’s Word Despite Unmet Expectations
Believing God’s Word Despite Unmet Expectations – Matthew 11:1-19
Sermon Notes:
1) ____________________ is the promised King – vv1-15
a. By responding to the doubts of John – vv1-6
b. By highlighting the ministry of John – vv7-15
2) ____________________ is the promised King – vv16-19
Digging Deeper:
- Why did John begin to doubt that Jesus was the Messiah? What was John expecting the Messiah to do?
- How was John the Baptist’s ministry unique? What does John’s ministry say about Jesus?
- Are there ways God has not met your expectations? How should you respond?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 26:19; 29:18-19; 35:5-6; 61:1: Mal 3:1-4; 4:4-6; 1 Pet 1:3-12.
Unrivaled Devotion
Unrivaled Devotion - Matthew 10:34-42
Sermon Notes:
1) Jesus _______________ supreme loyalty.
2) Jesus _______________ supreme loyalty.
Digging Deeper:
- Why does following Jesus potentially bring division in family relationships?
- What would taking up a cross mean for Jesus’s original hearers? What is Jesus calling us to do?
- Does Jesus have your ultimate devotion?
Other Passages to Consider:
Micah 7:6; Matt 25:31-40; Mk 10:28-31; Lk 8:19-21; 2 Cor 5:14-15.
Not Ashamed
Not Ashamed - Matthew 10:26-33
Sermon Notes:
Courage to testify to Christ – vv26-31
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Necessity to testify to Christ – vv32-33
Expect Persecution
Expect Persecution – Matthew 10:16-25
Digging Deeper:
- How did this world treat Jesus? Why?
- Why should Christians expect persecution? What is it about the Gospel that this world finds so offensive?
- How does God work through persecution for our good?
Other Passages to Consider:
Mt 5:10-12, 43-45; 13:20-21; Jn 15:18-16:4; 16:33; Acts 4:13-31; 5:40-42; 9:4-5; Rom 8:35; 12:14; 2 Tim 3:12-13; 1 Pet 2:19-25; 4:7-19.