Matthew 13:53-58

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Matthew 13:53-58

The Prophet Without Honor

November 17, 2024 • Kevin Maloney • Matthew 13:51–58, Matthew 14:12

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

1)Why do you think the people in Jesus’ hometown struggled to accept Him, despite witnessing His wisdom and miracles?

2) What role does routine or custom or habit play in your own spiritual life? How can it shape or hinder your relationship with Christ?

3) In what ways might we, like the people in Nazareth, be in danger of “missing” Jesus despite being around church or hearing His teachings regularly?

4) How does the cross, as described by Paul in 1 Corinthians, challenge human wisdom and expectations?

5) What are the dangers of trying to “repackage” the Gospel to make it more palatable to contemporary culture?

Matthew 14:1-21

November 24, 2024 • Matt Ouellette

Sermon Discussion Questions 1. How is it that a feast can represent a kingdom? 2. What differences do you notice between the two feasts and two kingdoms? 3. In what desolate places have you experienced God’s provision? 4. To whom do you believe God is sending His provision through your hands?

Matthew 13:47-52

November 10, 2024 • Kevin Maloney

Sermon Discussion Questions: 1) In the parable of the net, what does Jesus reveal about the reality of judgment? How does this impact how we view eternity? 2) Do we tend to embrace both the doctrine of God’s love and the doctrine of his justice? 3) How does the reality of judgment influence our understanding of sin and our need for Jesus as our substitute? 4) How can a clear understanding of God’s judgment and mercy shape our urgency to share the gospel with others? 5) What are our circles of influence, and how do we share the gospel there? 6) Who might you begin praying for in the hopes that you will be able to share the gospel with him or her?

Matthew 13:44-46

November 3, 2024 • Kevin Maloney • Matthew 13:44–46

Sermon Discussion Questions: 1) In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a treasure and a pearl of great value. What aspects of the kingdom might feel like this kind of treasure to you personally? 2) The sermon mentioned that following Christ involves both sacrifices and deep joy. How do you think joy and sacrifice coexist in the Christian life? 3) Jesus used parables to adjust people’s expectations of His kingdom. How can setting realistic expectations of the Christian life help us persevere in faith? 4) C.S. Lewis spoke of our "inconsolable longing" that only Christ can satisfy. How can we keep our desires rooted in Christ rather than being pulled away by lesser things?