Sermon Reflection & Discussion Questions

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Based on Matthew 1:18–25, how does the supernatural birth of Jesus shape our understanding of who He is? Why does it matter that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and not born like everyone else?Matthew 1:21...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion What do you fear in life? Why do you fear them? Would you write down those fears and God's promises next to them to see Him show up in your life? - Isaiah 35:4The transition from Fear to Joy is through knowing...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Will you welcome or withdraw from the king or judge described in Isa 11:1-5? Why?Which of the ideas of Isa 11:6-9 from the sermon (reformed humanity; renewed creation; or restored order) are you most and least...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Isaiah shares 3 glorious promises. How does that give us assurance as Christians in our present day?Walk in the light of the Lord. How will you walk differently with Jesus in this Advent season?How can the church,...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion When have my words in moments of anger revealed something in my heart that I needed God to transform? What would it look like for me to practice kindness and tenderheartedness in my speech this week—especially...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Dr Gottman found "healthy homes enjoy a positive-to-negative ratio of five to one"What would you estimate is the ratio of positive to negative comments in your home, workplace, or circle of friends?If you tend to...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Paul says the old self is marked by “futility of thinking” and “hardness of heart” (Ephesians 4: 17 - 19) Where do you notice subtle patterns of the old self lingering in your life – not just obvious sins, but...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion How easy or difficult do you find it to admit when you are wrong or have done something wrong? Why?Read the story of David in 2 Samuel 11 - 12. Why did God not relent on meting a punishment for David’s sin although...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion When facing conflict, do you tend to avoid confrontation or seek to make peace? What steps can you take to approach difficult conversations with the aim of restoring relationships, as Jesus teaches in Matthew...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Have you encountered or witnessed or heard of a disagreement in a community (e.g. church, family, workplace, etc.) that led to bitterness, or a party choosing to leave the relationship? What was the presenting...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion How do I develop the Beatitude qualities from the Sermon on the Mount in my life?What are some practical conditions I can create for this spiritual growth?Where can I serve as salt and light now?  Sermon Preacher:...

Questions For Personal Reflection or Group Discussion Have you been “sifted like wheat” (Luke 22:31; i.e. tested in your faith and loyalty to Christ) before?How does it make you feel that just as Jesus prayed for Simon, he is praying for you? (Luke 22:32; Romans 8:34;...