SERMON QUESTIONS

It is our deep conviction that the Bible is not just to be listened to (Deut. 6:4), but studied (2 Tim. 2:15), meditated upon (Ps 1:2), memorized (Ps. 119:11), and, ultimately, applied to our lives (James 1:22). Because of this, our Bible studies revolve around the study, meditation, memorization, and application of God’s inspired Word to our lives. Below are sermon questions that correspond to our Sunday morning teaching, so that we slow down and really take in what God is trying to tell us as a church Ohana. These questions will be discussed at our weekly Bible Studies.

For all answers, use Scripture to support your answer as best as possible.

  1. Read Matthew 5:31–32

  2. What ministers to and/or convicts you in this passage?

  3. Where is Jesus quoting from in verse 31? Is the saying an accurate quotation of Deut 24:1–4? What is Jesus doing here?

  4. According to verse 32, when is divorce permissible? How does adultery and sexual immorality damage the marriage covenant?

  5. How does remarriage after an illegitimate divorce cause someone to commit adultery according to verse 32?

  6. What are some ways you can protect your marriage from dissolution and adultery and sexual immorality? If you’re not marriage, how does this passage lead you to sexual purity?

  7. How does this passage speak more about marriage, divorce, and remarriage?

  8. How does this passage lead you deeper into the gospel of Jesus?

    Practice

Meditate on the grace and love of God for us even after we’ve committed spiritual adultery.

Meditation/Memory Verse(s)

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

—Matthew 5:8