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Sermon Discussion Questions
7-12-26
God With Us: The Christ
1. The Story Finds Its Center
Scripture: Luke 24:27 (ESV)
"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself."
Discussion Question:
When have you realized that Jesus was the answer to something you had been searching for all along?
Follow-up Questions:
The sermon emphasized that every promise, covenant, king, prophet, sacrifice, and rescue points to Jesus. He is the Christ—the fulfillment of God's entire story.
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2. Living Like New Creation
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Discussion Question:
Where have you seen Jesus begin making you into a new kind of person?
Follow-up Questions:
Rather than simply rescuing us from judgment, Jesus begins a new creation by restoring humanity through His death and resurrection.
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3. God With Us Changes Everything
Scripture: John 1:14 (ESV)
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Discussion Question:
When have you experienced God's presence in a way that changed how you faced a difficult season?
Follow-up Questions:
The heart of the message was not simply forgiveness, but the restoration of "God With Us" through Jesus Christ.
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4. Blessed to Be a Blessing
Scripture: Genesis 12:2–3 (ESV)
"And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. ... and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
Discussion Question:
Who has God placed in your life so they can experience Jesus through you?
Follow-up Questions:
The sermon reminded us that Abraham, Israel, and ultimately Jesus were chosen for the sake of the world. God's people are always blessed in order to bless others.
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5. Responding to the King
Scripture: Romans 5:1–2 (ESV)
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Discussion Question:
What response is Jesus inviting from you right now: gratitude, faith, or participation?
Follow-up Questions:
The message concluded by calling us to respond with gratitude for Christ's work, faith in His finished work, and participation in God's mission of making Him known.
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Closing Prayer Prompt
Spend a few moments thanking Jesus for being the fulfillment of God's promises, asking Him to continue making you into His new creation, and praying for courage to help someone else know Jesus this week.
God With Us: The Christ
1. The Story Finds Its Center
Scripture: Luke 24:27 (ESV)
"And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself."
Discussion Question:
When have you realized that Jesus was the answer to something you had been searching for all along?
Follow-up Questions:
- What part of Jesus' identity has become more meaningful to you over time?
- How has seeing the Bible as one unified story changed the way you read Scripture?
- What still makes it difficult to keep Jesus at the center instead of secondary issues?
The sermon emphasized that every promise, covenant, king, prophet, sacrifice, and rescue points to Jesus. He is the Christ—the fulfillment of God's entire story.
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2. Living Like New Creation
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Discussion Question:
Where have you seen Jesus begin making you into a new kind of person?
Follow-up Questions:
- What old patterns or ways of thinking has God been changing?
- Where do you still find yourself living more like the "old humanity" than the new?
- What would trusting Jesus more fully look like this week?
Rather than simply rescuing us from judgment, Jesus begins a new creation by restoring humanity through His death and resurrection.
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3. God With Us Changes Everything
Scripture: John 1:14 (ESV)
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Discussion Question:
When have you experienced God's presence in a way that changed how you faced a difficult season?
Follow-up Questions:
- What difference does it make knowing God is with you rather than simply helping you from a distance?
- How have you experienced God's nearness during suffering or uncertainty?
- What helps you become more aware of His presence each day?
The heart of the message was not simply forgiveness, but the restoration of "God With Us" through Jesus Christ.
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4. Blessed to Be a Blessing
Scripture: Genesis 12:2–3 (ESV)
"And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. ... and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
Discussion Question:
Who has God placed in your life so they can experience Jesus through you?
Follow-up Questions:
- Who first helped you know Jesus?
- What keeps you from intentionally making Him known to others?
- What is one practical way you could represent Christ to someone this week?
The sermon reminded us that Abraham, Israel, and ultimately Jesus were chosen for the sake of the world. God's people are always blessed in order to bless others.
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5. Responding to the King
Scripture: Romans 5:1–2 (ESV)
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Discussion Question:
What response is Jesus inviting from you right now: gratitude, faith, or participation?
Follow-up Questions:
- Which of those three responses feels most challenging today?
- What would obedience look like in one specific area this week?
- How can this group encourage you to take that next step?
The message concluded by calling us to respond with gratitude for Christ's work, faith in His finished work, and participation in God's mission of making Him known.
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Closing Prayer Prompt
Spend a few moments thanking Jesus for being the fulfillment of God's promises, asking Him to continue making you into His new creation, and praying for courage to help someone else know Jesus this week.