- What is the biggest commitment you have ever made?
- How do the big commitments in life change our lives?
- Have you been baptized? If so, what does your baptism mean to you?
Read Matthew 3:13-17
- Why do you think Jesus was baptized by John?
Read Luke 3:16
- As we discussed this morning, how was John’s baptism different from the baptism we have in Jesus?
Read Romans 6:4-5
- What does baptism symbolize in our lives?
Read Acts 2:37-39
- What do you think it means to repent? How does this relate to our baptism?
- What happens in our lives when we accept the forgiveness and grace of Jesus?
- How will our lives change when we receive the Holy Spirit?
- If you have been baptized how has your baptism changed your life?
Luke 4:1-13
- How did Jesus respond to temptation in Luke 4, and what can we learn from his example when we face our own temptations?
- Can you think of a time when you resisted a temptation? What helped you during that situation?
Song of Songs 2:15
- What are some small steps that lead to bigger sin and why is it important to recognize those steps early?
- Reflect on an area of your life where you might be ignoring small temptations. How can you address those before they grow?
James 1:14-15
- James 1 talks about the progression of temptation leading to sin and then death. How can understanding this progression help us avoid sin?
- In what ways can you remind yourself that indulging in minor desires might lead to greater issues in your life?
James 5:16
- How can having accountability partners in your life be beneficial? Do you have one?
- Who in your life could you ask to be an accountability partner? How might this change your approach to handling temptation?
John 15:4
- What role does building a relationship with Jesus play in resisting temptation and sin, according to the sermon?
- What are some practical steps you can take this week to strengthen your relationship with Jesus?
Luke 4:31-37
- Why were the people amazed by Jesus’ teaching and actions?
- What does Jesus’ authority over the demon tell us about His identity as the Messiah?
- How does knowing Jesus has authority over spiritual forces give you confidence in your faith today?
Luke 4:38-41
- What does Jesus’ healing of Simon’s mother-in-law reveal about His love and care for people?
- Why do you think Jesus rebuked the demons and didn’t allow them to speak, even though they recognized Him?
- Can you think of a time in your life when you experienced Jesus’ compassion or healing?
Luke 4:42-44
- Why do you think Jesus withdrew to a solitary place after healing so many people? What does this teach us about balancing ministry and rest?
- How does Jesus’ response to the crowd’s request reflect His focus on His mission?
- What practical steps can you take this week to stay focused on spreading the Gospel and building the Kingdom of God in your daily life?
Matthew 11:1-6
- What do Jesus’ miracles listed in this passage reveal about His mission and His identity as the Messiah?
- Why do you think Jesus used His works rather than a direct answer to assure John’s disciples of who He was?
- How does Jesus’ ability to heal and raise the dead give us hope today for both physical and spiritual restoration?
Isaiah 53:5
- Reflect on a time when Jesus brought healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—into your life. How does this demonstrate His ongoing work in your life?
- How does the parable of the prodigal son illustrate God’s grace and acceptance for sinners, just like Jesus’ interaction with Levi?
- In what ways do you struggle with offering grace to others? How can remembering your own need for grace help you to be more forgiving?
Ephesians 4:32
- Why do you think Jesus chose Levi, a tax collector, to be one of his disciples?
1 Corinthians 1:27-29
- Have you ever felt unworthy or like an outsider?
Mark 2:17
- What message was Jesus conveying when he said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick’?
- How can you reflect this approach of reaching out to those who are struggling or different from you in your daily life?
Matthew 25:35-36
- In what ways can we ensure that our communities, like the disciples and Levi, are open to others?
James 2:1-4
- Think about a situation where you have seen or experienced exclusion. What actions can you take to foster inclusivity in your groups?
Philippians 3:13-14
- What significant changes have you made in your life when you felt a strong calling? How did those changes affect your relationships with others?
Read Luke 6:27-36
- Jesus commands us to love our enemies. What specific actions does He list as ways to show love? (e.g., doing good, blessing, praying, giving, etc.)
How does Jesus’ teaching differ from natural human reactions to conflict?
Read Matthew 5:1-12
How do the Beatitudes shape our understanding of what it means to live as Christ’s followers?
How does being merciful, pure in heart, and a peacemaker relate to loving our enemies?
Read Romans 12:9-21
According to Paul, how should we treat those who persecute us or do evil against us?
What does it mean to “overcome evil with good” (v. 21)?
Read Philippians 2:3-11
What does it mean to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus?
How does Jesus’ humility and self-sacrifice set an example for how we should treat others, even our enemies?
Matthew 11:2-3
- John the Baptist was the one who prepared the way for Jesus, yet in prison, he struggled with doubt. Why do you think his circumstances led him to question Jesus?
- Have you ever felt like God wasn’t acting in the way you expected? How did that impact your faith?
- What are some common expectations people have of God that, when unmet, can lead to doubt?
Matthew 11:4-6
- Instead of directly answering John’s question, Jesus pointed to His works. Why do you think He responded this way?
- How can we remind ourselves of God’s faithfulness when we go through seasons of doubt?
- Jesus says, “Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” What do you think He meant by that?
Matthew 11:11
- Even though John doubted, Jesus still affirmed his greatness. What does this tell us about how Jesus views doubt?
- Have you ever felt like your doubts disqualified you from faith? How does this passage challenge that belief?
- What practical steps can we take when we experience doubt so that it strengthens rather than weakens our faith?
Matthew 8:8-10
- In what areas of life do we tend to demand signs or proof before trusting in Jesus?
- What do you think made the centurion’s faith so remarkable to Jesus? How can we grow in that kind of faith?
Read Luke 13:18-21
- How does the imagery of the mustard seed and yeast help us understand the growth of God’s Kingdom?
- Why do you think Jesus compared the Kingdom of God to things that are small but have a powerful effect?
- In what ways have you seen God’s Kingdom grow in your own life or in the world around you?
Read Matthew 17:20
- What does this verse teach us about the power of even a small amount of faith?
- How can we cultivate faith that grows over time?
- Have you ever experienced a time when your faith—though small—made a big difference in your life?
Read Luke 12:1-3
- Jesus warns about the “yeast of the Pharisees,” which He defines as hypocrisy. How does this compare to the positive use of yeast in Luke 13?
- Why do you think Jesus uses the same metaphor (yeast) for both good and bad influences?
- How can we guard ourselves against hypocrisy while still striving to grow in our faith?
Read Ezekiel 17:22-24
- How does this prophecy in Ezekiel relate to Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed?
- What does this passage teach us about God’s power in growing His Kingdom?
- How does God’s ability to “bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall” challenge our understanding of success and influence?
Read Revelation 18:2
- In the parable of the mustard seed, birds find shelter in its branches. How does this verse in Revelation provide a contrasting view of what can take root within a kingdom?
- What does this teach us about the potential for both good and evil to exist within human structures—even within the church?
- How can we ensure that we are cultivating a Kingdom rooted in righteousness rather than corruption?
Read Matthew 11:28-30
- What kind of burdens do people carry that Jesus invites them to lay down?
- How does Jesus’ invitation to rest challenge the way we try to handle struggles on our own?
- What does it mean to take Jesus’ yoke upon ourselves?
Read John 9:1-7
- Why did the disciples assume the man’s blindness was a result of sin?
- How does Jesus’ response shift our understanding of suffering and healing?
- What does this story teach us about God’s power being revealed through hardship?
Read Psalm 103:2-5
- How do forgiveness and healing go hand in hand in this passage?
- What does it mean to have our lives “redeemed from the pit”?
- How have you experienced God’s renewal in your own life?
Read James 5:14-16
- Why do you think God calls believers to pray together for healing?
- How does this passage connect physical healing with spiritual healing?
- How can we make prayer a more active part of our response to struggles in our lives and community?
Read Luke 9:1-9
- Why do you think Jesus gave His disciples both the power to heal and the command to proclaim the Kingdom of God?
- What does this passage reveal about the connection between healing and sharing the Gospel?
- How does trusting in God’s provision (taking nothing for the journey) relate to relying on Him for healing and restoration?
Read Luke 9:13-14
- Why do you think Jesus told the disciples to feed the crowd themselves?
- What does this moment reveal about their trust in Jesus?
- How do you respond when you feel like you don’t have enough to meet a challenge?
Read Matthew 16:15-16
- Why do you think Jesus made this question personal?
- How would you explain who Jesus is to someone who doesn’t know Him?
- What difference does it make in your life to truly believe Jesus is the Messiah?
Read Mark 8:31-32
- Why do you think Peter struggled to accept what Jesus was saying?
- Have you ever resisted God’s plan because it didn’t match your expectations?
- How can we trust Jesus even when His plans don’t make sense to us?
Read Luke 9:23-24
- What does it mean to “take up your cross daily” in your everyday life?
- What are some ways people try to “save their life” instead of surrendering to Jesus?
- What is one step you can take this week to follow Jesus more fully?
Read Philippians 2:7-8
- How does Jesus’ example of humility challenge the way we view leadership and power?
- What does obedience to God look like in your life right now?
- How can you reflect Christ’s humility in your relationships this week?
Read Luke 11:14–16
- How does the reality of spiritual warfare make you feel?
- What does the reaction of the crowd reveal about the nature of people?
- In what ways do we sometimes doubt or question God’s power in our own lives?
Read Luke 11:17–20
- How does Jesus use the idea of a divided kingdom to refute the accusations against Him?
- What does it mean for the kingdom of God to come upon us?
- How does understanding that Jesus works “by the finger of God” influence your trust in His power?
Read Luke 11:21–23
- What does this parable teach us about the nature of spiritual battles?
- How can we apply the principle of “gathering” with Christ in our daily lives?
- What might it look like for you to take a stand rather than being passive in spiritual warfare?
Read Luke 11:27–28
- How does this teaching challenge cultural or personal values regarding honor and privilege?
- What practical steps can we take to ensure that we not only hear God’s word but also live it out in our daily actions?
- What does it look like in the modern day to value physical associations over obedience?
Read Ephesians 6:10–11
- What does it mean to “put on the full armor of God” in your everyday walk of faith?
- How can recognizing our battle against spiritual forces empower us to stand firm?
- What practical steps can you take this week to build spiritual strength and readiness?
Read Matthew 7:13–14
- Jesus contrasts the wide road with the narrow road. What are the key differences between the two?
- Why do you think fewer people choose the narrow road? What makes it difficult?
- What are some practical ways we can encourage each other to stay on the narrow path?
Read Luke 13:24
- Jesus says to “make every effort” (Greek: agonizomai), which means to strive, labor, and wrestle. What do you think this kind of effort looks like in our daily walk with Christ?
- Why do you think many will try to enter but will not be able to? What does that tell us about the difference between desire and true commitment?
- In what ways do you see people today choosing the “wide road” instead of striving for the narrow door?
Read Luke 13:25
- What does this verse teach us about the finality of God’s judgment?
- Why do you think some people wait too long to respond to Jesus’ invitation?
- How does this passage encourage us to share the Gospel with urgency?
Read Luke 13:29
- What does this verse reveal about the inclusivity of God’s Kingdom?
- How does this challenge the mindset of those who think they are entitled to salvation based on their background or religious heritage?
- What does this passage teach us about God’s heart for the nations and our role in spreading the Gospel?
Read Luke 13:30
- What does this verse mean in the context of salvation and the Kingdom of God?
- How does Jesus’ teaching challenge worldly ideas of success, power, and privilege?
- In what ways can we humbly position ourselves to serve God and others, rather than seeking personal gain?
Read Luke 24:5-6
Why did the angels emphasize that Jesus had already told the disciples He would rise?
What does this reveal about our tendency to doubt God’s promises?
How can we remind ourselves to trust in what Jesus has said rather than what we feel or see in the moment?
Read Luke 24:15-16
Why do you think God allowed the disciples to walk with Jesus without recognizing Him at first?
Have you ever had a moment where you only realized later that God was working in a situation? What was that experience like?
How can we become more aware of Jesus’ presence in our daily lives?
Read 1 Corinthians 15:17
What does Paul mean when he says our faith would be “futile” without the resurrection?
How does Jesus’ resurrection prove that His sacrifice for sin was accepted by God?
If someone asked why the resurrection is essential to Christianity, how would you answer?
Read Romans 6:8-9
What does it mean to “die with Christ” and “live with Him”?
How should knowing that Jesus has conquered death change how we face struggles, suffering, or even our own mortality?
What are some ways we can live today with confidence in the resurrection?
Read Matthew 28:19-20
Why does Jesus’ resurrection lead directly into His command to go and make disciples?
How is Jesus “with us always?”
What are some practical ways you can be more intentional about making disciples in your daily life?