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?

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. A Brief Recap

2. Habakkuk 3:1-4 A Plea and Remembrance

3. Habakkuk 3:5-15 Looking Back

4. Habakkuk 3:16-19 Trusting Forward

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Do you struggle with the Lord’s plan vs how you would do things? How so?

2. During these times of struggle and doubt do you find it easier or harder to look back and remember His faithfulness?

3. Is there a specific example of something the Lord has done for you that us helping you through a current difficulty?

SERMON OUTLINE:
1. What we typically chase after (Jeremiah 9:23).

2. What we must chase after (Jeremiah 9:24).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Do you know Jesus?
2. What types of wisdom, might, or riches are you most often tempted to boast in?
3. How will you daily understand and know Jesus more?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Have you thought that expressing lament is something that is normal and helpful for a Christian? Why or why not?  

2. Are there ways you have remembered or memorialized God's past faithfulness to you? What is an example of a time when you, at first, didn't recognize God's faithfulness to you in a situation but can see it now? 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How does remembering your status apart from Christ help you appreciate your belonging as a citizen in God’s kingdom? 
2. What are some ways you can deepen your participation in the rooted, committed family of God? 
3. Where is God calling you to participate in his mission to build up the church and extend his presence to more people and places? 

Michael Goldstein is an Acts 29 church planter from Denver, CO. Please check out their Instagram and Facebook pages for updates and to learn more about Fellow Citizens Church.

NOTES:

1. Confession 1-2
2. Confession/Assurance/Hope 3-4
3. Chorus of expectant waiting 5-6
4. Exhortation 7-8

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What does your confessional prayer life look like?

2. How does Christ’s answer to those confessions urge you to tell others what you’ve experienced?