Home Group Questions

1. Matthew immediately left his tax booth to follow Jesus. What does his response teach us about the nature of genuine discipleship? What might following Jesus require us to leave behind?

2. The sermon emphasized that becoming a Christian is not simply becoming a better person but becoming a new person. How is that distinction important for understanding the gospel?

3. Looking back over your Christian life, where have you seen the clearest evidence of God's transforming grace? How might others who know you well answer that question?

4. Jesus demonstrated both compassion toward sinners and a commitment to calling them to repentance. How can we imitate his example without compromising either truth or love?

5. The sermon asked, "Who is on your guest list?" Think about the people you regularly spend time with. Are you intentionally building relationships with people who don't know Christ? What might need to change?

6. The illustrations of the new cloth and new wineskins demonstrate that Jesus did not come merely to patch up the old religious system. How do these illustrations challenge the idea that Christianity is simply about adding a few religious activities to an otherwise unchanged life?