Sermon Questions
Questions for Small Groups or Individuals – from visiting Pastor Mark’s sermon on 10-23-11)
The Galileans Ministry of Jesus
The Most Important Question Ever Asked
Luke 9:12-26
Many of the questions have no right or wrong answer but are meant to promote discussion (or reflection) about the scriptural principles involved. If you have difficult questions that were brought up in your discussion (or reflection) – that are not resolved, please feel free to contact Pastor Mark Fitter.
READ Luke 9:12-14
Question #1: Pastor Mark shared that when the disciples suggested that the crowd who
Gathered to hear him, wanted to send them to the nearby village and countryside to find
Lodging and food Jesus said to the them ‘you give them something to eat!” He immediately put the Disciples on the spot and gave them the task of feeding the crowd (probably 15-20 thousand)
How would you manage to feed such a crowd if Jesus did not work a miracle?
READ Luke 9:15-16
Question #2: When the five loaves and two fish were discovered Jesus suggested that the people sit in groups of 50. The first thing Jesus did is take the food and looked to heaven and blessed it, knowing what God was Going to do regarding feeding this huge group, of people. Can you relate an incident in your Christian ministry where you were challenged to depend on God regarding a vision that resulted In God coming to the rescue and stepping in to complete the task set before you, just like the disciples feeding the 5000 plus crowd.
READ Luke 9:17
Question #3: Pastor Mark shared the testimony where Dr. Chancy heard a voice to go and
Pray for the man that was dead 40 minutes. He actually responded to the 2nd time he heard the voice and returned to shock the man back to life. The Dr. was later able to lead the man Jeff Markem to the Lord. And the man shared that during the time he was unconscious he experienced a Vision of a dark place and was all-alone this event was a modern day miracle just like the picnic for 500-15000 people. Have you ever had the opportunity to witness such an event like that or know someone who has?
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READ Luke 9:18-22
Question #4: Pastor Mark shared that Jesus questioned the disciples as to who the people said he was (who do they say I am?) Regarding their response (vs. 19) then he asked face to face who do you say that I am? Peter answered and said “The Christ of God.” Can you share a time before you were a Christian and did not know Jesus personally, and eventually you came to realized who Jesus really was and how you became a Christian and how that you now have the assurance of salvation and know where you will spend eternity?
READ Luke 9:22-26
Question #5: Pastor Mark shared the concept of a connection always being between the ministry and the message. Several (in fact many, many times in scripture) Jesus claimed to be equal to God (things that are equal to the same things are equal to each other) He said that he was the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form. How does your ministry equal the message that is proclaimed so many times in the scripture? Share your favorite passage in scripture that you can really claim as you own regarding you personal walk with Jesus.
