How Do You See Jesus?
Sermon Application Questions:
Main Point:
The main point of this past Sunday’s sermon was that Jesus is God’s very own son, which means he is the supreme, mighty God. Jesus is far grander, far mightier, far superior, far more powerful than our minds can comprehend. While it’s good to see Jesus as approachable and gracious and gentle, he’s also much more.
Ice Breaker:
In just a moment, I’ll say a word. When you hear it, I want you to quickly share the first word or thing that comes to mind. First a practice round. Ready?
What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “angel”?
That was practice. Now for a second word.
What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “Jesus”? (make a list of the words people share. This will come in handy later).
Digging Deeper:
This past Sunday we looked at Hebrews 1:1-2:4 that highlighted how Jesus is God’s Son, which means he’s grand and majestic and divine royalty. Often our initial sense of who Jesus sometimes is much too simplistic or narrow.
Reread Hebrews 1:1-2:4 and make note of characteristics about Jesus.
What characteristics about Jesus do you notice from reading the passage? Share the verse number of where you get that answer from. (add them to the list you made earlier)
Given all the ways Jesus has been described, both in our conversation and in the passage:
Which one or two of these words are usually in your mind when you think of Jesus?
Which one or two of these words are rarely in your mind when you think about Jesus?
For the terms that come rarely to mind, how would it change your life to think about them more?
Hebrews 1:8 quotes Psalm 45:6-7. Would someone be willing to read Psalm 45:6-7?
Even in the Old Testament, there is an awareness that Jesus is royalty (vs. 6a: “your throne, O God…”) and that this royal Son was anointed by God (v. 7b: “Therefore God, your God, has anointed you…).
What difference does it make that the Old Testament was referencing Jesus hundreds of years before he came to earth? How does it make you appreciate the Old Testament itself?
Would someone be willing to read Hebrews 2:1?
How can we individually purpose to pay close attention to Jesus as God’s royal Son? How can we, as a community, purpose to pay attention to Jesus?
How can we individually drift away from paying close attention to Jesus as God’s royal Son? How can we, as a community, purpose to pay attention to Jesus?
Take It Home:
What is one thing from this week’s discussion or sermon that is important for you to remember?
Prayer Requests:
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