THIS WEEK
Jesus—The True and Greater King | Psalm 110; Matthew 22:41-46
Getting To Know One Another
1. How was worshiping together in one combined service?
Read & Discuss: Matt. 22:41-46
2. What question did Jesus ask the Pharisees? How did they respond?
3. What was the second question Jesus asked them? What was Jesus trying to get the Pharisees to understand about who he is?
Read & Discuss: Psalm 110
4. What is happening in verse 1? Who is the conversation between?
5. What promises did the Father make to the son? How are these promises both ‘already’ and ‘not yet’ accomplished?
6. What keeps you from freely giving yourself to Jesus?
7. What is different about Jesus as the ‘priest forever’ (110:4) and all other priests that have ever lived? Why is Jesus the forever priest all you will ever need?
Pray for each other, the graduating class of 2025, and the Lost!
LAST WEEK
A Guardian & A Tutor | Galatians 3:23-29
Getting To Know One Another
1. When you graduated high school, what was something you were excited to be “free” from, and really was something you weren’t quite ready for yet?
Read & Discuss: Galatians 3:23-29
2. How would you describe the role of the Ten Commandments in someone’s life before they come to know Christ?
3. In what ways are the Ten Commandments like a “guardian” or “tutor”? What do they show us about ourselves?
4. Why is it important to understand that the law is not opposed to the promises of God?
5. How do the Ten Commandments and God’s promise to Abraham (and ultimately Jesus) work together in the story of salvation?
6. Verse 27 says: “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” What does it mean to be "clothed with Christ"? How does that change your identity?
7. What are some barriers to unity that you’ve seen in the Church today?
8. What are some areas in our lives where you still live as if the law is your Guard and Guardian, even though you’ve been set free in Christ?
Pray for each other, the graduating class of 2025, and the Lost!