TODAY:

The King’s Authority – Part 2

BIG IDEA:

The King’s authority heals.

SCRIPTURES:

Matthew 9

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Have you or anyone you know ever experienced radical healing or

transformation in your life?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read Matthew 9:14-17. Jesus talks about a time for mourning & a time for

joy. How much joy do you find in Jesus & how does that affect the rest of

your life?

Q: Read Matthew 9:9-13. How do you see your need for Jesus as a “doctor” in

your life? On the other side, what does it mean to show mercy in your life?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: Read Matthew 9:2. How can you be “friends with faith” to those around

you? What is a way you can take action on this?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: In a world that’s more than a little crazy, how can a heart of mercy, grace,

love & healing combat our natural tendency to judge, avoid, control, etc.?In

what ways can I pray for & engage the world in a Christ-like way that leads

to transformation?