Hillside Fellowship Podcast

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Matthew 28:16-20 NASB

16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

OUTLINE

• Doubts 28:16-17
• Discipleship 28:18-19
• Decisions 28:19-20
• Delight 28:18-20

QUESTIONS

1. How do you understand what it means to be a disciple? How do you make a disciple? What did Jesus say about this in Matthew 4:19? In what ways have we depended more on systems than on the Spirit’s help? How do you know if you are growing as a disciple?
2. In what ways do we enjoy gathering over going? Why is there a tendency for the church to huddle and become comfortable and critical? How have you “huddled” more than “gone?” How has “going” been part of your growth as a follower of Jesus?
3. In what ways have you rejected submission to joining the Great Commission to pursue your own mission? Where have you found yourself asking Him to bless your mission? What does repentance in this look like? Where do you sense that God is leading you to “go?” How can your community group join you or help you “go?”
4. Following Jesus means saying, “anything, anywhere, anytime.” What frightens you most about that? What is most exciting about following Jesus?

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE
Hebrews 13:17 NASB

17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.

OUTLINE

• The Gift
• The Goal

QUESTIONS

1. What stood out to you about authority and submission from the message? How does a Biblical view of authority and submission contrast with the world’s view? What makes submission such a difficult and sensitive topic?
2. Where in your story have you been impacted (negatively or positively) by authority and submission? How has authority been used against you? In what ways have you used authority to hurt or harm others? Where in your life is submission most difficult for you? What does that show you?
3. What does Jesus’ life teach us about authority and submission? How does Jesus’ example cause you to reflect on how you are called to both authority and submission? What do you need to repent of, in regard to authority and submission? Who do you need to make things right with? What are the best ways you can grow in authority and submission this week?

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OUTLINE:

• Express Joy (v. 13)
• Endure Hate (v. 14-16)
• Expose Sin (v. 17-19)
• Explain God (v. 20-21)

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

1. In Genesis 3, what did the entrance of sin do to community in the Garden of Eden? How have you seen this continue in community around you?
2. In what ways have you been hurt or harmed by community? What has been the result in how you view community?  What do you think Jesus is calling you to do with pouring into and being part of community?
3. In what ways have you tried to do “solo Christianity?” When we try to make Christianity a solo sport, how does this distort the picture for the church that Jesus intended?
4. What are your major objections to connecting in community groups and serving His body? What are the real reasons you avoid these? What would it look like to repent and take a step of faith toward knowing others and being known?

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Matthew 16:18 NASB

18 I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.

OUTLINE

• Bad News
• Good News

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All Things New - Luke 17:11-19

OUTLINE

• (v 11-14) All Things Broken
• (v 15-16) All Things New
• (v 17-19) Rise and Go 

* Sermon discussion questions will resume for our Acts Sermon Series!