1. How do you feel about public speaking or being the centre of attention? 2. How was the woman and what she was doing perceived by the onlookers? Why? How was it perceived by Jesus? 3. We have discussed before that pretentious and heartless prayer is not welcomed by God. What is true worship? Why is it welcomed by God? (See John 4:21-26 to help discussion.) 4. Why is true worship costly? Discuss in terms of time, talent, money, reputation and life. 5. What type of “righteousness” did Simon the Pharisee have? What sin was it masking or hiding? 6. What is it about our sin that can help drive us to true love, true worship and true obedience from the heart? 7. In what areas of your life are you more concerned about what others think of you? How can you pray and act against it?
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1. What do you think is the greatest song ever written? What is it that makes it great?
2. Read the following verses in this order: Psalm 139:13-16; Luke 1:76-79; and 1 Cor 4:6-7. How do you view John’s life meaning and purpose in light of these verses? How should you view your life meaning and purpose? Are there any grounds for arrogance and boasting? 3. When John asked his disciples to go ask Jesus if He was actually the Messiah, what expectations do you think John had of the Messiah? (Luke 7:18-20.) 4. Why do you think Jesus responded the way He did? (Luke 7:21-23). What scripture was He pointing to? Why did He encourage John and his disciples not to be offended, or in Greek: “scandalized,” by Him? 5. Jesus said John was the greatest prophet up to his time, yet, “…one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” (Luke 7:28) What did Jesus mean by saying this? 6. Do you live in a “Prison of Expectations”? If God does not act in a way we expect or desire, how can that affect our faith and love for God if we are not careful? Do you think that the expectations we place on God are often just about us? 7. The key take away verse from this sermon was John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” How will you pray and apply this verse to your life and ministry? |
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