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Sermon Discussion Questions

 

Matthew 1:1 | behold the King

Sunday, September 6, 2026 - Jamie Smid

  1. Matthew presents Jesus as THE King. Why is understanding Jesus as the 'The King' important in the context of the Gospel of Matthew? In what way does Matthew differ from the other Gospels in how he introduces Jesus?

  2. “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Why do you think Matthew chose to begin his Gospel this way rather than beginning with Jesus' birth or ministry? What does Matthew want us to know about Jesus immediately?

  3. Matthew calls Jesus “Christ.” What does the word Christ mean, and what does calling Jesus “the Anointed King” tell us about who He is and what authority He possesses?

  4. Matthew identifies Jesus as the “son of David.” What is significant about this title for the Jewish people of Matthew’s time? How is it significant for us today?

  5. Matthew also identifies Jesus as the “son of Abraham.” Why is it significant that Matthew identifies Jesus not only as the Son of David but also as the Son of Abraham? How does Jesus as King fulfill God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 22:18?

ecclesiastes 5:1-7 | Worship: In preparation

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - Jamie Smid

  1. Approaching: What does it mean to “guard your steps” when coming to worship? What are some ways we can prepare ourselves spiritually before we arrive for corporate worship?

  2. Listening: Why do you think Solomon places such an emphasis on listening when we come to worship? What can we do to prepare our hearts to receive God's Word rather than simply hear it?

  3. Speaking: What warning does Solomon give about our words when we come before God and why? In what way is this warning relevant to me if I am not audibly speaking during worship?

  4. Reverencing: What does it mean to fear or reverence God in the context of corporate worship? Why is a proper understanding of God's greatness and holiness important for our worship?

  5. In Summary: If you knew before every worship service that you were about to consciously approach the presence of the Almighty God, how would that change your anticipation and preparation before coming?

Acts 2:42 | Worship: According To God’s Pattern: The Breaking of bread & The prayers

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Jamie Smid

  1. We Worship: Acts 2:42 lists four practices the early church was devoted to which remind us that when we come to worship: We learn (The apostles teaching), We share (The fellowship), We remember (The breaking of bread), and We depend (The prayers). Why is it important that our worship be shaped by what God has revealed rather than by what we personally prefer or find meaningful? What is the role of traditions in worship?

  2. The Fellowship: The second one listed is fellowship. What does 'koinonia' mean, and how is it different from just socializing? How can we actively engage in the fellowship of believers as the early church did?

  3. The Breaking of Bread: The Lord’s Supper points us backward, outward, inward, upward, and forward as we remember Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim Him, examine ourselves, commune with Him, and anticipate His return. Which of these aspects of the Lord’s Supper is easiest for you to overlook? How might remembering the Lord’s Supper in this way nourish your faith?

  4. The Prayers: The early church was also devoted to “the prayers.” What does it look like for a church to be genuinely devoted to prayer? Why is prayer an essential part of worship?