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Luke 22:63-23:12
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider:
• Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words
• Jesus’ accusers did recognize some truths about him. What were some of the things they had right? Now, what was the big thing they were missing
• What caused them to miss the most important thing? Is there a caution here for Christians / the church?
Luke 22:47-62
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words.
- Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words.
- Think about the setting of Peter’s denial. Consider the chaos, the fastmoving pace of the events, and all the challenges that he faced. Now, consider how these same things exist in your life.
- What kind of circumstances or situations make you most vulnerable to sin?
- How would it have looked differently for Peter if he had taken the time to consider what Jesus had taught him?
- How can you be protected from sinning in those circumstances or situations that make you most vulnerable?
- Spend some time praying and talking with the Lord through this.
Luke 22:39-46
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words.
- Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words.
- What were the temptations that the disciples would soon face (keep reading beyond verse 46)?
- How would praying have helped prepare and protect them from those temptations?
- What does Jesus’ prayer in this passage teach us about our prayer?
- Consider your own prayer life for a moment and the things you pray for most often. Now, consider the type of prayer life that Jesus models for us and the type of prayer that Jesus urges the disciples to pray. Practice a prayer alone or with your family in light of this text. How does this differ from the ”usual” kind of praying?
Luke 22:24-38
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
Read the text and underline key thoughts, characters, ideas, and words.
- Read Luke 9:1-6 because Jesus references this in 22:35-38.
- What is the main teaching point about the Kingdom in verses 24-30?
- According to verses 31-34, why did Peter deny Jesus and why did he not ultimately fail (like Judas)?
- The disciples still don’t understand what Jesus is teaching them in verses 35 – 38. He is telling them that the world is changing and that people will nolonger receive them as they once did. Comparing these verses with 9:1-6, how are they to enter the world differently than they did before?
Luke 21:34 – 22:23
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
• Start by writing down or sharing some of your hopes, thoughts, and/or resolutions for 2022.
• Now, consider Jesus’ teaching in the last few verses of chapter 21. What kind of faith does he call us to pursue?
• Jesus references God’s sovereignty by stating that what will happen has already been determined (22:22). Not only will suffering come to God’s
people, but it will come to the Son. Wrestle with this idea.
• Finally, considering that God is sovereign and that God works most mightily in difficult circumstances, think through 2022 again and pray in accordance with God’s will.
Luke 21
Pastor Matt Depp
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
• When you think of “tribulation” or “persecution” where do you picture yourself in the midst of that?
• How does Jesus contrast the things going on in the world with the posture and actions of believers?
• What’s the danger of a “future faith” only rather than a “day by day faith”?
• What’s the connection with the widow’s offering and how Jesus calls us to live in this passage?
Luke 20:27-47
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message.
Here are some questions to consider:
• Luke’s gospel has not talked about the Sadducees, so you will probably need to do a little research as you enter the text.
• The Sadducees denied the resurrection and yet asked Jesus a question about the resurrection. Why? What were they after?
• Why does Jesus bring the Scribes back into the conversation? What are the differences/similarities between the Sadducee beliefs and Pharisee beliefs?
• Apply the thinking and way of life that we find in the Sadducees and Pharisees to some modern lifestyles and ways of thinking.
• How does the Lordship of Christ and the hope of heaven contrast with what the Sadducees and the Pharisees had to offer?
Luke 20:19-26
Pastor Seth Norris
Look at the strategy the chief priests and scribes used to try to catch Jesus. What would have happened if he answered God OR Caesar, but not the other?
Identify the authority that government has in your life. What are the practical things that you do everyday because of government?
Compare and contrast the authority of God with the authority of government. Who gives who authority?
Use this opportunity to articulate how you believe a faithful follower of Christ should relate to government and the public square. Should we avoid it? Fight it? Another way? Discuss this with your family or friends and look to other scriptural examples of faithful followers.
Luke 19:45 - 20:18
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Identify key people, themes, and words in the passage. Identify how the parable in 20:9-18 relates to the prior events.
• What was wrong with those who sold things in the temple? Were they just trying to boost their essential oil sales or was there something deeper? What was it?
• How does the idea of selling things in the temple relate to the wicked tenants? What, if anything, did they have in common?
• The sermon relates a lot to the idea of tenancy versus ownership. What are the primary differences between the two? Personally, how do you view your responsibilities on earth? As a tenant or as an owner? What does that look like in how you view the time, treasures, and talents entrusted to you?
Luke 19:28-44
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Read this passage along with the preceding parable in 19:11-27. Identify how the parable relates to the passage we read today.
• The disciples who wave palm branches and welcome Jesus will soon change their perspective (think about the arrest and crucifixion). What changes between the Triumphal Entry and the arrest of Jesus? Remember, this happens in less than a week.
• What were the possible motivations of the disciples who welcomed Jesus? How would those motivations change when Jesus was arrested?
• What motivates us for Jesus? The excitement of his royal entry or the call to follow him, even unto death? How can these two different views of Jesus drastically affect our understanding of discipleship?
Luke 19:11-27
Pastor Matt Depp
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Read the passage and note the reason that Luke gives for the parable and note the three people/groups of people in the parable. What is different about each person/group
• How would you define the mission of Jesus? Can you think of any verses/passages that clearly define it for us? • If someone asked you, “for what purpose are we saved?” how would you answer? What passages in Scripture would you point them to?
• Consider the motivation of the faithful servants compared to the unfaithful servant. What motivated each of them to act the way they did while the king was gone? Which of those more closely. resembles your motivation as a Christian?
Luke 18:35-19:10
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Study the text and highlight themes, characters, truths, etc. Pay special attention to the theme of sight in these stories.
• There are two miracles in this passage. How are the miracles different and how are they similar?
• How was Jesus’ response towards the blind man and Zacchaeus different than the other people’s response in the story?
• What do you think that Jesus could see that the other people could not see?
• Make an application to your own personal evangelism / service. How might seeing people and the world around us like Jesus does change the way you share the gospel and serve others? Try not to think ”too big” here…just think about the people you see on a normal day.
Luke 18:31-34
Pastor Seth Norris
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• The disciples believed the Messiah would fit a certain mold. Look through the Old Testament and develop a profile of the ”kind of guy” the disciples would have expected as the Messiah. What would he have done while on earth, according to their view?
• Identify how you view the world. What experiences, information, values, etc. shape the way that you view the world?
• How did the cross challenge what the disciples expected of the Messiah?
• How does the cross challenge your view of the world? Does the cross (the gospel) shape your view of the world or does the world shape your view of the cross?
• What are some things you believe about the world that the cross challenges? Look at Philippians 2:1-11 as you consider this question.
Pastor Matt Depp • "The Here & Now Gospel" • Luke 18:15-30
Questions to Consider:
The ruler in this passage had done all the things Jesus mentioned from his youth. Would you consider yourself someone who has been a believed in Jesus “from your youth”? Think about some of the challenges of seeing the truths of Scripture come alive when you’ve heard and believed them much of your life. Why do you think that’s the case? What can be the danger?
In the passage, why would it be so difficult for this ruler to give up these things to follow Christ? (hint: think beyond just wealth and possessions)
If you were to draw a set of concentric circles and fill in things based on how important they are, which circle would Jesus land in? What would occupy that center circle? (Don’t be tempted to answer the questions based on what you know is the “right” answer; base the answers on how you actually live your life and the things you prioritize)
Pastor Seth Norris • "Just Ask" • Luke 18:9-14
Questions to Consider:
Based on this text, what does it mean to be “justified?”
How is one justified, according to these verses?
What does the Pharisee value? What does the tax collector value?
What is the greatest difference that you can observe between the values of these two men?
How real are the things that you ask Jesus for? What are those those things?
Sermon Title: One Body
Romans 12:3-8
Preacher: Wesley Smith
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Read the text and surrounding context several times. Underline key words, people, and ideas.
• What is the “standard measure” according to verse 12:3?
• What has God gifted you to do? Are your gifts best suited for this church?
• What has this church been called to do specifically?
• How are you using the gifts God has given you for the Church?
Spend some time reflecting and discussing the text from today’s message. Here are some questions to consider.
• Read the text and surrounding context several times. Underline key words, people, and ideas.
• Farmers live in a rhythm and seasons. Each contributes to the other. Try writing down your own “life rhythm.”
• What about your rhythm needs adjustment? How much of your rhythm (or lack thereof) needs a clearer kingdom focus? More intentionality?
• Think about your trust in God. How does this play out in your own rhythm and the way that you live each day?
Pastor Seth reminds us in today's Reflect on the Word of the importance of Sabbath rest and why the Lord gave it to us as a gift.
On this week's Reflect On The Word message, our brother Tripp Hurst shares with us a message from one of King David's greatest showings of undeserved love: his grace toward Mephibosheth. Listen and see how this reminds us of God's undeserved love and grace for us through Christ.
On our episode of Reflect on the Word for today, our brother Matt Depp takes us through the Word and helps us to answer the question: What keeps Fear from being Faith?