Sermon Notes
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for our lives?
1. The work He did on the cross was real.
2. Jesus has authority over all our lives.
3. A disciple is someone who recognizes the authority Jesus and submits to the authority of Jesus over their life.
4. A disciple of Jesus is a believer, receiver, and follower of the teaching of Jesus.
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Introduction question for groups:
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Digging Deeper:
1. How do you define “authority”?
2. How would you say “authority” is seen in our culture today and why?
3. In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus says that “all authority in heaven and on earth” is His. What implications do you think this has for your life today and forever?
4. Read Matthew 16: 24-26; Luke 14:25-35. How would you describe what a disciple of Jesus is?
5. What has been your journey in reading and understanding these hard teachings of Jesus?
6. What has been your journey in applying these teaching of Jesus in your life?
7. Why do you think Christians at times struggle in submitting to the authority and will of Jesus for their lives?
8. When you read Mathew 11:28-29, what does this tell you about the heart of Jesus and how should this help us submit to Him?
Prayer:
Pray for each other in your group that God would help all of us see the importance of submitting to the person of Jesus for our daily life and decisions.