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 9:27–34.

  2. What convicts or encourages you in this passage?

  3. In verse 27, the blind men refer to Jesus as “Son of David.” Why is this title so important? What is the Old Testament background to this title? In what ways does Jesus exceed the expectations as Son of David? How does knowing Jesus as “Son of David” affect our life?

  4. In verse 28, Jesus asks them if they believe he can give them sight, to which they respond, “Yes, Lord.” What seemingly “impossible” thing could you ask Jesus to have mercy on you? Would you personally believe he is able to help you now? Why or why not?

  5. Jesus “sternly warned them” not to tell others about what he did. Why would he do this?

  6. In verse 33, the people marvel on account of Jesus casting out the demon and thus enabling the mute man to speak. If this has never been done before, what does this tell us about Jesus’ power and authority? How does Jesus’ power and authority affect our faith, hope, and love?

  7. The Pharisees see what Jesus does, but “reinterpret” them to castigate Jesus. How will you respond to Jesus’ person and work?

  8. How does this passage point us in faith to the gospel?

  9. How does this passage teach us to love God and neighbor?

  10. How does this passage teach us to hope for the new creation?

Practice

Come to Jesus in faith this week to ask him to help whatever seems to be the current “impossible” situation in your life

Meditation/Memory Verse(s)

“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it”

—1 Thessalonians 5:23–24