The Real Jesus: Matthew 3:1-12
9-25-24
Prepare the Way
Matthew 3:1-12
This year in House Church we will be reading and discussing the Gospel of Matthew to better understand who Jesus is and what he has done.
Matthew was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples and he left his profession as a tax collector to follow Him. The purpose of his gospel was to give evidence to his Jewish brothers that Jesus was the one they had been looking for. He wanted them (and us) to see that Jesus was the long awaited messiah and King. He would be the one to make all things right, and restore the broken relationship between God and man. Matthew’s life was radically transformed by an encounter with Jesus, and our prayer is that through this study you will encounter The Real Jesus through His word, and be transformed just like Matthew.
These questions are written to be used during our house church meetings. If you find yourself unable or attend a gathering this week we encourage you to use these questions at home to sink more deeply into this series.
Opening Questions:
Read and Reflect: Read Matthew 3:1-12
Go Deeper:
Prayer:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your top 5 cards.
Announcements:
Prepare the Way
Matthew 3:1-12
This year in House Church we will be reading and discussing the Gospel of Matthew to better understand who Jesus is and what he has done.
Matthew was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples and he left his profession as a tax collector to follow Him. The purpose of his gospel was to give evidence to his Jewish brothers that Jesus was the one they had been looking for. He wanted them (and us) to see that Jesus was the long awaited messiah and King. He would be the one to make all things right, and restore the broken relationship between God and man. Matthew’s life was radically transformed by an encounter with Jesus, and our prayer is that through this study you will encounter The Real Jesus through His word, and be transformed just like Matthew.
These questions are written to be used during our house church meetings. If you find yourself unable or attend a gathering this week we encourage you to use these questions at home to sink more deeply into this series.
Opening Questions:
- What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten or seen someone eat?
- What are some things you would do to prepare if you knew a famous person was coming to your house for dinner? What would be different?
Read and Reflect: Read Matthew 3:1-12
- What stands out to you in this passage?
- What does it mean to “repent”, and how do you practice this in your own life?
- Why do you think John was so harsh to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to him for baptism?
- What do you think John means in verse 9? Who are Abraham’s children?
- Do you think this baptism is the same as the one we practice today? Why or why not?
Go Deeper:
- Why do you think Matthew uses passages from Isaiah and other Old Testament prophets throughout his gospel? How would this encourage or challenge his readers?
- How might you “prepare the way” for Jesus in your own life this week?
Prayer:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your top 5 cards.
Announcements:
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