LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Your Life
Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? Tell the group about her/him.
What are the qualities and characteristics of a great teacher?
A dilemma is a difficult decision between two opposing choices; tell your group of a recent dilemma you were in.
In Jesus’ day, “you have a demon” often meant “you’re a lunatic.” Read vv. 19-20. Does this sound like an overly strong reaction? Why do you think they said this?
Read Matthew 7:28-29, then vv. 24-27. What is the famous sermon Jesus had just concluded? How does being “amazed” or “moved” by a teaching get substituted for putting it into practice?
Is there any area of your life where you “like how Jesus teaches” but have been unwilling to do what he says?
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Jesus is _________ ?
“Jesus is a Dilemma”
John 7:14-31
1. Some say Jesus is a great teacher.
Amazing
Authoritative
Captivating
2. Some say Jesus is a false teacher.
Claimed to come from God.
Claimed to speak for God.
Claimed to be God.
3. Some say Jesus is a deranged teacher.
Demon-possessed = insane
“Messiah complex”
Delusional; therefore dangerous
4. Who do you say Jesus is?
Liar?
Lunatic?
Lord?
Understanding the teaching of Jesus creates a trilemma of judgment and a dilemma of decision.
If Jesus is Lord, then we are either living surrendered or living in rebellion.
Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Spirit-led Servant/Living Surrendered
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