Sermon Outline: John 7:25-31

Who is this Jesus? 7:25-31

So What:

a. The biblical Jesus is still going through cases of mistaken identity.

b. God still desires to reach the throng, but now He does it through Christians, the

chosen ones (see Acts 1:8).

c. God’s invisible Hand is still actively at work in the lives and ministries of believers

in Christ.

d. God still has His remnant, so you go find them in your network of relationships?

Where is Jesus going? 7:32-36

So What:

a. The way up still and always goes through Jesus (John 14:6; Jn. 10)

b. The sober message of Jesus is that no unbeliever is able to go where He is,

heaven. But he or she will spend eternity where Jesus is not–Hell:

“Seek the LORD while he may be found” (Isa. 55:6).

“Behold now is the acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Sermon Outline:

1: Recap: Finding joy in obeying Jesus (Luke 10:17-24).

2: How to love your neighbor and obey Jesus (Luke 10:25-37).

Discussion:

• How have you experienced joy in obeying Jesus? Share the story to encourage your table.
• Left to your own instincts, who would you pass by on the other side of the road? What does repentance from that look like?
• How does Jesus’ call to love your neighbor challenge you? How can you live that out this week?

SERMON OUTLINE:

How are missionaries sent? (Luke 10:1-16)

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What do missionaries receive? (Luke 10:17-24)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What is the Gospel? Or, what is the message the 72 were sent with?

2. Do you have any practical tips for how to best share the Gospel?

3. When was the last time you shared Jesus with someone? How did it feel?

4. Spend time praying for more laborers in the field.

SERMON OUTLINE:
1: The disciples fail to cast out a demon (Lk. 9:37-43a).

2: The disciples fail to understand God’s plan (Lk. 9:43b-45).

3: The disciples fail to put others first (Lk. 9:46-48). 

4: The disciples fail to build unity (Lk. 9:349-50).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where are you most likely to sense your own inadequacy? How has Jesus shown Himself sufficient?
2. Which of the disciplines mentioned today would you most like to grow in: Dependent prayer, Scripture meditation, Humble service, Kingdom unity?
3. What does it look like to rely on the Spirit within you to grow in these things?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How is the kingdom Jesus offers a far greater commitment than anything the world has to offer? 

2. Which of the three people in this passage who can’t commit to following Jesus do you most resonate with? 

3. Where is Jesus calling you to prioritize his kingdom in a specific part of your life? 

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. Jesus’ glory revealed (Lk. 9:28-31).
2. The disciples’ response (Lk. 9:32-33).
3. The Father’s affirmation and command (Lk. 9:34-36).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Are you in a season where you are enthralled by the fact that Jesus is God, or does it seem to have lost its significance in your heart? How does this passage speak to that?

2. What other “tents” have you set up in your heart for gods besides Jesus? How does this passage help you worship Jesus alone?

3. How is the fact that Jesus is God Good News for your neighbor?

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. Discerning the true identity of Jesus (Lk. 9:18-22)
2. Following in the footsteps of Jesus (Lk. 9:23-27)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Who do you say Jesus is? What key moments in your life have led you to that position?

2. Where do you most see your own tenancy towards self-preservation? Where do you struggle to be selfless?

3. What tangible ways can we all deny ourselves and take up our crosses this week?

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. First Mission Luke 9:1-6
2. Perplexed Luke 9:7-9
3. Provision in a Desolate Place Luke 9:10-17

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How are you seeking Christ today? 

2. How can we be tempted to seek Him only for what He can do versus who He is?

3. Is there a time when you have experienced miraculous provision from God? How?

4. This text should encourage us because we know that Christ will not only provide for our needs and mission, but that He Himself is our provision as well. How does this truth affect your evangelistic mission to those around you?

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. Jesus’ power over disasters (Lk. 8:22-25)
2. Jesus’ power over demons (Lk. 8:26-39)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What storms are you experiencing currently? Where is Jesus in the storm?

2. How have you experienced Jesus’ power in your story?

3. What are you afraid of? How does awe of Jesus replace that?

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. A Parable & Explanation

2. Hearing Rightly

3. Adoption

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Do you know Jesus?

2. What does this text teach you about the sovereignty of God and your response?

3. How does this text stir your affections for Christ? How does it stir your affections for others to hear the Word?