"Sought & Saved" Luke 19:1-10 Dr. Ligon Duncan

 

 

 

                                              Sermon Discussion Questions

 

     1) Based on what the text says about Zacchaeus, why does he seem like an unlikely candidate to receive God's grace?

 

    2) How does Zacchaeus respond to Jesus?

 

   3) How did the crowd respond to the interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus? Have there been times in your own life where you have a sad reaction to others encountering Jesus?

  

   4)  How do you see Jesus being the seeking Savior in this passage? How has Jesus pursued you in your life?

 

  5) "He is a true son of Abraham because Jesus came and brought him home." (sermon quote) Has this been your experience in your life? or others that you know?

 

 

John 3:1-7, John 4:7-19 "Enounters with Jesus: The Outcast and the Insider Rev. Greg Meyer

 

 

 

                                                            Sermon Discussion Questions

 

    1) After reading over the Samaritan's woman encounter with Jesus, what stands out? How do you see her respond after her interacting with Jesus? How does Jesus approach her?

    2)  Compare that interaction with Nicodemus in John 3. How does Jesus approach Nicodemus? What truth does Jesus remind both the Samaritan woman and Nicodemus?

  3) How has the Jesus corrected and challenged you in your own life,  in times of feeling like an outsider?

 

  4)  Bulletin quote: "Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace." ( Jack Miller ) This is the heart of the good news of Christ. Has this truth been encouraging you? What barriers may stop you from believing it at times?

 

  5) What truth about Jesus were you reminded about after reading over these passages?

 

I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 "To Be Continued: Return" Rev. Ryan Laughlin

 

 

                                                       

 

                                      Sermon Discussion Questions

 

1) After reading the passage in 1 Thessalonians, what are we reminded about Jesus and His return?

 

2) What do we (as His Church) as we wait for the return of Jesus?

 

3) As we process the grief of this past year, what does grieving with hope look like?

 

4) When Jesus returns we have not just resurrection, not just reunion but also restoration to look forward to. Is this truth helpful in your daily lives now?

 

5) What are ways we can be spiritually "sober" and alert as the text says?

 

6) Sermon quote: "The judge who comes is the One who has been judged for you. That's why Jesus returning is good news." Does this challenge the way you see yourself and others?