Doctrine: Sanctification
Attribute: Jealous
Big Idea: Greatness in Jesus’ eyes is to become more like God
Opening Prayer
I’m praying that as we read and study Matthew that the messages would transfer to our hearts and have a transformative effect on our lives.
Then, in turn, I pray that we will have a transformative effect on our families, friends, churches and communities.
Discussion Questions
First Day
Breakout Groups of 3 for 4 minutes
Questions #1, 2, Prayer Requests
Second Day
Question #3 first part: What question did the disciples ask Jesus?
White Board: (2 sections to compare greatness in this world with Jesus’ description)
How does greatness look in the world?
#3 second part: What visual example did Jesus offer as an example?
Questions #4, 4a, b
Continue White Board
Summarize findings and draw conclusion of answer to disciples’ question
Questions #5a, #6
Sharescreen – Verse:
Romans 15:1-2
1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
Third Day
Question #7
Sharescreen:
Questions 8a, b, #9 (parable of the wandering sheep)
Sharescreen:
Artists:
Sister Claire SMMI
Unknown
Unknown – Lithograph by Cosack and Co
James Tissot
Fourth Day
Questions #10a, b, c, 11a, b, 12
Fifth Day
Questions #13 a, b, c (13c – parable of unforgiving servant),14 a,b,c
Sharescreen: Prayer of Forgiveness
*** “The Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 3:13.
*** “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. “ Ephesians 4:32
*** “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness .“ 1 John 1:9
Closing Music: “The Old Rugged Cross”
(Stop at 1:10)