Matthew 12:33-37

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Matthew 12:33-37

Speaking From the Heart

September 15, 2024 • Kevin Maloney • Matthew 12:33–37

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1) In Matthew 12:34, Jesus says, "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." What do you think your words reveal about the condition of your heart?

2) Jesus compares people to trees, saying we are known by our fruit (Matthew 12:33). What are some examples of "good fruit" and "bad fruit" in our words and actions?

3) How can we cultivate the kind of heart that consistently produces good fruit?

4) James 3:7-8 describes the tongue as a "restless evil, full of deadly poison." Why is it so challenging to control our speech, and how can we seek God's help in taming our tongues?

5) Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, as they speak against Him despite the good He is doing. How can we guard against hypocrisy in our own lives, especially when it comes to how we speak about others?

6) Ezekiel 36:25-27 speaks of the new heart God will give his people. How does recognizing our need for heart transformation lead to real and lasting change in our words and actions? What role does repentance and reliance on God's grace play in that process?

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 13:53-58

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

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 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?