APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1. How does Jesus handle the Pharisee’s “gotcha question”? What do you learn from Jesus about addressing controversial subjects from a Christian worldview?
2. Is there a danger in proof-texting? Why did Jesus ask, “Have you not read...?” after the Pharisees referenced Deuteronomy 24:1? Discuss ways Christians should be cautious using Bible software, concordances, etc. to cite Bible verses on specific topic.
3. What allowance does God make for hardness of heart? What can be done in hardhearted relationships?
4. Why does Jesus say, “only those to whom it is given” (Mt 19:11) and “Let the one who is able to receive this receive it” (Mt 19:12) to singles?
What unique purposes does God intend for an individual living as a single?
Kingdom Principles: On Family
Matthew 19:1-15
August 27, 2017 • Michael Wilburn
The King’s Great Commission - Michael Wilburn
December 31, 2017 • Michael Wilburn
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: 1. Is worship and doubt mutually exclusive? What does it mean to doubt in this context? How can a Christian doubt anything about God? 2. What divine characteristics of Jesus does the Great Commission depend on for fulfillment? Will the Great Commission be accomplished? 3. What does it mean to be a disciple? How have you been discipled by others? How are you discipling others? 4. What burden do you have to fulfill the Great Commission through the ministry of your local church?
The King's Resurrection | Michael Wilburn
December 17, 2017 • Michael Wilburn
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: 1. Who witnessed the resurrected Jesus in Matthew 28? How does their testimony influence your belief in the resurrection? 2. What causes your greatest fear and greatest joy? Is it the message or the messenger that provoked the two Mary’s fear and joy (Mt 28:8)? 3. Did the soldiers lie in their report of the resurrection? How can you defeat false accusations? 4. What does the resurrection story in Matthew 28:1-15 teach about faith and worship? In what ways can your demeanor reflect such genuine and spontaneous worship?
The King’s Crucifixion | Michael Wilburn
December 10, 2017 • Michael Wilburn
Application Questions: 1, What heart issue drove the high priests and elders to demand Jesus' crucifixion? How did Pilate identify the heart issue? Should actions be driven by emotions? Why or why not? 2. How many words does Jesus speak in Matthew 27? Why did Jesus quote Psalm 22? Why did God the Father forsake God the Son? 3. Was Jesus the king of the Jews? Why does Pilate ask? Why does Jesus as king appear four times in Matthew 27? 4. What in the crucifixion story convinces you to agree with the centurion, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt 27:54)?