Matthew - Part 32

Discussion Questions:

Sermon Discussion Questions for CGs:

Who is someone that you admire and how have you emulated them?

Based on Hebrews 11 [6] why is faith important?

Read Matthew 15 [21-29]. What were the three points from today’s sermon?

Brainstorm: build a list of dozen things that God calls us to do that require persistence.

What are some obstacles to persisting in your faith?

What do you think about the quote “God helps those that help themselves?” How does the message of the gospel respond to that?

What would change in your life if you lived more dependent on the Holy Spirit who lives within you?

When you first heard Jesus response to the woman in verse [26] what were you thinking and feeling?

Why did the woman not take offense to Jesus’ words?

Why is entitlement dangerous for believers and how do we combat it?

What do you believe God is calling you to do? What is your immediate next step?