7 Sayings of the Crucifixion
Jesus' Last Words
Discussion Guide
March 31, 2013


1. Scripture: Lk 23:34
"Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.

2. Synopsis: Jesus speaks 7 times while on the cross. These quotes demonstrate His passionate love for everyone in the world.

Jesus also make many statements after His resurrection, we need to listen to Him.

Questions for Discussion


A. What does Jesus mean when He says forgive them, Father?



B. When Jesus tells the criminal He will see him in paradise, what was He talking about?



C. What are the implications of handing off the care of His mother to John?



D. When we read the two statements taken from Psalm 22 that Jesus speaks, what is He telling us?



E. Why would Jesus mention His thirst on the cross?



F. When Jesus committed His spirit to His Father what was He saying?



Scripture:

Luke 23:34 Luke 23:43 John 19:26 Matthew 27:46

John 19:28 John 19:30 Luke 23:46

Denying Jesus

"Denying Jesus"
Discussion Guide
3-24-2013

Text: Luke 22:48

48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Synopsis:
At some point we must choose to follow Jesus. To choose Him we must know who He is and what he can do for us and through us. Satan wants us to deny Him and His power. Satan uses all kinds of excuses and means to lure us down the wrong path. Two choices exist. Follow Him or Deny Him. You get to choose!


Discussion Questions

1. What is the kiss of death?


2. What is the main factor in the denial of Jesus in the first centry?


3. Who all denied Jesus in the Gospels?


4. Is the world any different today than in prior times.


5. What are ways we deny Jesus today?


6. What can we do to follow Jesus rahter than deny HIm?


• Luke 22:48 Jn 5:16-18 Jn 13:34-35 Mt 25:40
• Mt 11:28-30 Mt 11:28-30 1 Pe 5:6-8 1 Pe 5:10-11

Who Do You Say That I Am"
Discussion Guide
3-17-2013

Text: Mark 8:29 And He continued by questioning them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered and said to Him, "You are the Christ." 30 And He warned them to tell no one

Synopsis:
The big question that Jesus asked His disciples in Matthews 16 and Mark 8 was simple do you know me. If you know me tell me who I am. Peter's answer remains the answer for all of us today. This is answer according to Jesus is the foundational statement of Faith in God. This answer places you in or out. Can you answer the question.

Discussion Questions

1. Who is Jesus according to the text of the New Testament?


2. Why is this still a relevant question today?


3. What is the church?


4. What exactly is a messiah?


5. What is the role of the Messiah?


6. Why is Peter rebuked by Jesus in Mark 8:33?


7. What are the major choices we have to make according to Mark 8:34?


8. What must we do to have eternal life?



Mark 8 - 9 Matthew 16 Romans 10:9 Romans 6 Acts 2:38

Do you have your ears on?

"Do You Have Your Ears On?"

Discussion Guide

3-10-2013

Text: Matt 13:9
He who has ears to hear let him hear

Synopsis: Jesus teaches that we have to choose what we want, either the world or Him? If we seek Him and His righteousness then we will be able to understand the parables of the Kingdom. If we choose the world we will remain without knowledge of Him and condemn ourselves to Hell.

Discussion Questions

1. Does the story of Jesus amaze or astound you?

2. What New Testament stories astounded and amazed people then?

3. Who are the characters in the parable of the sower?

4. What are possibilities for the seed in the story?

5. Why does Jesus teach in parables?

6. What is the job of the sower?

7. Where should seed of the kingdom be sown?

8. Why do we sow seeds?

9. How do we sow seeds?

Scripture:

Matthew Chapter 13 2 Timothy 4:2 Romans 3:23 Luke 19:10

You Must Be Born Again

"You Must Be Born Again"
Discussion Guide
3-3-2013

Text: Jn 3:7
'You must be born again.'

Synopsis: Jesus is talking to a member of the San Hedrin, a religious leader of great power. In the discussion, the leader asks how can a person be born again. Jesus answers that it is a spiritual birth, not a literally birth.

Discussion Questions

1. How was the way prepared for Jesus and who prepared the way for Him?

2. What is baptism?

3. What is an epiphany and when did one happen?

4. What are three reasons Jesus was baptized?

5. How was Jesus prepared for His ministry?

6. How did Jesus face the temptations that were placed before him by Satan?

7. Why did Jesus react to His mother asking Him to make wine out of water the way He reacted?

8. What did Jesus ultimately do regarding the wine that needed to be made?

9. Why must we be born again?

10. What are some barriers to the gospel that were broken down by Jesus at the well with the woman?


Scripture:
John 2 Matthew 3 Isaiah 40:3-5 John 3 Matthew 4