January 31, 2010
Responding to Christ’s Authority
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Topic: Matthew: Following The King Passage: Matthew 7:28–7:29
Responding to Christ’s Authority (Matthew 7:28-29)
Discussion Questions:
- What was the reaction to Jesus’ teaching?
- What are some of your reactions to Jesus’ teaching? Immediate belief and obedience? A period of skepticism then acceptance? Wholehearted agreement? Questioning? Amazement? Other?
- How was Jesus different than the scribes? Why?
- What aspect of Christ’s authority and identity most stretches your thinking? Are you confused about? Makes you want to praise Him?
- Which of the 3 assurances did you most need to hear today? Which are you most skeptical of? Which blows your mind the most and why?
- What about Matthew 7:28-29 (or the entire Sermon on the Mount for that matter) do you most want to share with others?
- Interact with this quote from John Stott: “Only when the Christian community lives by Christ’s manifesto will the world be attracted and God be glorified.” Agree or disagree? Why?