Small Group Questions - 10/12/25

Published November 21, 2024

Citizen of Heaven, Pt 2 - Family of Jesus - 10/12/25

Lean In:
  • What’s a funny or memorable family story that’s been passed down through the generations in your family? Do you know how or where the story first began?
Look Out:
  • Why do you think the Bible includes genealogies?  
  • What purpose might they serve in shaping faith?
Look Down: READ Matthew 1:1-17
  • What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message? Anything confusing, encouraging, inspiring, convicting?
  • The genealogy of Jesus includes a wide variety of people and stories. How do the different stories help you understand God’s character or plan of redemption? 
  • Share examples. 
Look In: How does the Genealogy of Jesus impact my life?
  • No matter how complicated your story, there is room in Jesus’ family for you
  • Have parts of your story ever been twisted by the enemy to create doubt, shame, or insecurity in your walk with God?
  • READ 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8-9 - What stands out in these verses?
  • How has God turned those parts of your story into a testimony of His faithfulness?
  • No matter where you are from, there is room in Jesus’ family for you.
  • What does the diversity of people in Jesus’ genealogy tell you about who He came to save and include?
  • READ GALATIANS 3:26-29 - What stands out in these verses? 
  • If Jesus’ family includes people from all walks of life, what are ways we as a group can reflect that same kind of love to the people in our communities? 
  • No matter how sinful you feel or how broken you are, there is room in Jesus’ family for you.
  • How does God’s grace bridge the gap between our sin and His love both for eternity and for today? 
  • READ ROMANS 8:31-19 - What stands out in these verses? 
  • What does it look like to live in the confidence of God’s love and forgiveness? 
  • Share ways we can demonstrate that same kind of love to others?
Look Ahead:
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