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!
God’s Truth Rejected by the World
God’s Truth Rejected by the World – Matthew 13:53-14:12
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
- Why did the people at Nazareth reject Jesus as the Messiah?
- Should we expect people to reject God’s Word? Why or why not?
- Why do people respond to God’s truth with anger?
- What did Christ’s rejection accomplish?
Other passages to consider:
Ps 2; Isa 53; John 1:9-14; 3:16-21; Acts 7:52; 2 Tim 3:1-8; 4:3-4; 1 Pet 2:4-10.
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.
Jesus Saves
Jesus Saves – Matthew 9:18-34
Digging Deeper:
- Why was the Messiah predicted to heal the blind, deaf, mute, etc? How does these miracles point to the salvation He would bring?
- What can we learn about faith that leads to salvation from the ruler, the woman, and the blind men in this passage?
- In what ways does Jesus save us now? How will He deliver us in the future?
Other Passages to Consider:
2 Sam 7:12-16; Isa 29:18; 35:5-6; Matt 11:5; Rom 8:23-25; Col 1:3-23.
Christ’s Transforming Power
Christ’s Transforming Power – Matthew 8:1-17
Sermon Notes:
Two themes we see:
1)
2)
Understanding Christ’s ministry:
The ____________ healing that marked the inbreaking of the Kingdom.
Points toward ↓
The ____________ healing (redemption) accomplished at the cross.
Is a down-payment of ↓
The ____________ healing of resurrection and dwelling with God in the New Creation.
Digging Deeper:
- What evidence do we see in this text that the Kingdom of God has arrived? How does this point to Jesus being the promised Messiah?
- What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? May you praise Him and rejoice in Him!
- How has Jesus already begun to reverse the curse of sin? When and how will He ultimately/completely reverse it?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 25:6-9; 53:1-6; 61:1-3; 65:17-25; Mk 1:21-45; Lk 7:1-5; Eph 2:1-9; Rev 19:1-10; 21:1-8.