Benjamin Murphy
Small Group Questions
Benjamin Murphy
Sermon Series Highlights
Sermon Series Highlights

Knowing Jesus - Making Him Known

Introduction:

Andrew / Simon Peter
Philip / Nathanael

Genesis 32 | Genesis 28 - A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."

How do I make Jesus known?

  1. I make Jesus known through Exaltation . (John 1:39,43)
  2. I make Jesus known through Proclamation . (John 1:41,45)
  3. I make Jesus known through Invitation . (John 1:42, 46)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 1:35-51

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. What’s your biggest challenge in sharing the Gospel? In inviting people to church?

  3. Why did Jesus ask “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38)? What’s the significance? How would YOU answer if He showed up personally at HBC and directly asked YOU?

BREAKOUT
Name someone you want to invite to church:

  1. Pray for that person.

  2. Ask God to give you opportunity to invite him / her THIS WEEK.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing the Lamb of God

Introduction:

How to Prepare to Know Jesus:

  1. Your heart must be Ready . (John 1:19-24)

    Isaiah 40:3 - A voice cries: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."

  2. Your heart must Exalt . (John 1:25-28)
  3. Your heart must Receive what He gives. (John 1:29-34)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 1:19-34

  1. What was your biggest “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Explain John the Baptist’s mission. What was He telling to do concerning the coming Christ (John 1:23, see Isaiah 40:3)? How was baptism a way people were preparing themselves?

  3. How is “exalting Christ” a motivator to “knowing Christ”?

  4. How would you reply if someone asked you, “How can I grow in exalting Christ in my own life?”

  5. Read John 1:29. What is the significance of “taking away” sin?

  6. *Bonus: John the Baptist got the greatest compliment in the history of everything - Matthew 11:11. What do you think it was about John that made Jesus say this?

BREAKOUT
Pray for one another. Each of you list an “obstacle” that needs cleared from your heart to “make straight the way of the Lord”.

Knowing Jesus - He Has Made Himself Known

Introduction:

John 17:3 - And this is eternal life, that they may know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.

3 Things Jesus Has Revealed About Himself:

  1. Who is Jesus? He is God . (John 1:1-3)
  1. Why did Jesus come to earth? To give Life . (John 1:4-13)
  2. What is Jesus like? He is full of Grace and Truth . (John 1:14-18)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 1-18

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / sermon?

  2. List the 3 things this prologue to John teaches about Jesus.

  3. Jesus was full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Do you typically lean more towards grace or truth? Why?

  4. Reread John 1:12-13. How do these verses affect how we view evangelism?

BREAKOUT
Pray for one another - specifically that we would grow in KNOWING JESUS this year at HBC.

Walk Wisely - Sin Never Brings Success

Introduction:

Proverbs 28:14 - Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Hard Hearted? You're Only Hurting Yourself!

Proverbs 28:7 - The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

John 14:15 - If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Dad Talk (heart to heart), from our Heavenly Father:

John 15:10 - If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love.

Work Ethic / Poverty

Prov 10:4 - A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Neighbors / Co-workers

Prov 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Money

Prov 11:24 - One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

Friends

Prov 13:20 - Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Contentment

Prov 14:30 - A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

Confession / Repentance

Prov 28:13 - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Proverbs 28:7, 13-14
(If you like, review any other passages on relationships we covered on Sunday!)

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message? What was your biggest take-away from this SERIES?

  2. Tell of a time you saw someone ruin their life because they refused to heed God’s Word. (NO NAMES!)

  3. How should we approach someone who is “falling into calamity” due to their sin? What do you say to such a person…?:

    • If the person is a believer?

    • If the person is an unbeliever?

BREAKOUT
Pray for one another to WALK WISELY as children with understanding (Prov 28:7).