Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: Interruptible
Sermon Title: Through the Roof
BREAK THE ICE:
Do you like to be interrupted? What does interruption cost us?
Transition: Today we start a new Series: Interruptible, let’s dig in . . .
DIG IN:
Read Luke 5:17-21
What is the context of this miracle story?
What was the barrier for the paralyzed man?
What do you think was the friends expectation of Jesus?
What did his friends do for him to get to Jesus?
How does Jesus respond to the paralyzed man’s need?
A. Jesus Knows the Man’s Greatest Need
By virtue of Jesus’ response in v. 20, his greatest need
was ___________, not physical.
What does this tell you about God, and HIs knowledge of you?
B. Jesus Knows the Crowd’s Greatest Need
v. 21 expresses the crowds greatest need, what was it?
Read 5:22-26
What does v.22 mean for you?
What was Jesus motive in verses 23-24?
The choice of Jesus’ authority was in play – He was either . . .
Liar, Lunatic, Lucky or Lord!
Read v. 25 – the man responded to Jesus’ Lordship authority by his response.
How long did he wait to respond?
Read v. 26 – How did everyone respond?
Who was ultimately glorified?
If Jesus is God, and has all authority, what does that mean to you and me today?
FOCUS TODAY:
Truth today is we are all hopeless and helpless, we are paralyzed spiritually.
Remember: The Only Thing you Need to Know and Share – Jesus is Jesus!!
BRING IT HOME:
How does this story apply to you today in your response to Jesus’ authority?
Remember – Jesus is GOD! HE knows you and HE knows your NEED
What was your one compelling take-a-way today?
Your homework assignment:
What is God’s spirit highlighting for you today?
Give time this week and address that growth edge.
Let’s Pray