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.
Read Matthew 8:23–34.
What convicts or encourages you in this passage?
How would you summarize the main thrust or point of the passage?
According to verse 26, what is the opposite of faith? How is this opposite of faith? How would you describe what faith is?
Why is it so significant, according to the Old Testament, that Jesus stills the storm? What are some Old Testament passages that teach this significance? What other passages display God’s power over nature?
How does Jesus’ stilling of the storm “depict” the gospel?
How does Jesus’ authority over demons and spirits give us hope in the Christian life?
Why did the people ask Jesus to leave the region display what they treasured (see verses 32–34)? How does this call us to follow Jesus?
How does the episode of Jesus casting out the demons depict the gospel?
If Jesus is all powerful, then he doesn’t need your ability. How does this affect your outlook of life and faith?
If Jesus has this sort of power, then what area of life do you want hand over to him and trust him this week?
Practice
Meditate on the infinite power of Jesus
Meditation/Memory Verse(s)
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
—Matthew 11:28–30