Berean Sunday Sermons

1. In what ways are the three woes given to Pharisees similar and different to the woes given to the Lawyers? 2. What were the major differences between the Pharisees and the Lawyers? 3. What were the end results of both the Pharisees and the Lawyers according to the third woes for both groups?

1. Why was Jesus so harsh with the leaders of Israel? 2. What is the main rebuke that Jesus gave to the Pharisees and the Lawyers? 3. Name the three woes that Jesus gave to the Pharisees.

1. What is the connection between eldership and fatherhood? 2. Why did Paul choose these specific qualities for an elder? What task is he being called to that would require these characters? 3. If a leader needs to be above reproach in all things how will anyone really qualify for this task?

1. To whom is Jesus speaking to in this text? How does knowing who Jesus is speaking to change the meaning and application of what Jesus is saying? 2. What is the light and darkness that Jesus is referffing to? 3. What is the eye that lets in light in reference to?

1. In what way was this generation wicked? 2. What is the sign of Jonah that Jesus is referring to here? Was the sign about Jesus or about the large crowd? 3. Why did Jesus say that He would only give the sign of Jonah when through His whole ministry He was showing signs to prove who he was? 4. In what way will the people of Nineveh and the queen of Sheeba stand against this generation?

1. What is the context of this passage? Why did Paul feel the need to address woman's role in this way? 2. What three reasons are given why women are not to teach or lead over men? Is this a restriction for all women to all men or in particular in the church and family? 3. What does it mean that a woman will be saved through childbearing? Is this a condition for a woman's salvation?

1. Who is Jesus describing in this text, the previously demon possessed man who was delivered or the Pharisees who accused Jesus of be Satanic? 2. Why did the unclean spirits return back to the original person they possessed? 3. How do verses 27 and 28 fit into rest of the previous text?

1. Why did some people say that Jesus was casting out demons by Beelzebul? 2. Why were the skeptics asking for more signs even though Jesus had performed many signs prior to this event? 3. Who is the strong man Jesus is referring to in this text? 4. What does it mean for God to cast out demons by His finger?

1. What causes us to be bold and persistent in our prayers? 2. Why does God want us to be persistent in asking, seeking and knocking? Are we able to bend His will to give us what we want even if He doesn't want to give it to us? 3. What did He promise to give us if we persistently ask according to verse 13?

1. Why do you think the disciples asked Jesus how to pray? 2. What is the significance of addressing God as Father? Was this a common address or uncommon. Was it different in the Old Testament compared to the address in the New Testament? 3. What does it mean to hallow His name? 4. What does praying for His kingdom to come mean for our kingdom?

1. What caused Martha to be upset with Mary? 2. What was Mary doing that Jesus said she chose what was good. Was what Martha was doing not good? 3. What was Martha doing that caused Jesus to correct her instead of Mary? 4. Does this story teach us that we shouldn't be serving so much and just learn? What is the main lesson of this story?

1. What is the main point of the parable of the good Samaritan? 2. Why did Jesus choose the priest and the Levite as examples of people who neglected to help the man in trouble? 3. Was there a specific reason why Jesus chose the person who helped the desperate man as a Samaritan?

1. Was the lawyer's question to Jesus genuine? Explain your answer according to this text. 2. Why did the lawyer stand up to address Jesus? 3. Why does Jesus answer the lawyer's question with another question? 4. Why does Jesus tell the lawyer to do what the lawyer answered so he can live? Can someone really be saved by being obedient?

1. What role does the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit play in our salvation? 2. What is the reason why the Father hid the message of salvation to the wise and gave it to children? 3. What is it about our salvation that the prophets and kings would long to see what they saw?

1. What report did the 70 disciples give when they returned back from their mission trip? What did they emphasize over other things they were able to do? 2. What does Jesus mean when He says, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven"? How does this relate to the disciples' mission? 3. Why does Jesus emphasize rejoicing that their names are written in the book of life rather than their authorit...

1. What are the six cities that Jesus mentions in this text? What is the significance of these cities? 2. Why did Jesus say that Tyre and Sidon would have repented if the same miracles were performed there rather than at Bethsaida and Chorazin? 3. What caused Bethsaida, Chorazin and Capernaum to be so spiritually dense? 4. What warning is Jesus giving to these cities? 5. What encouragement is Jesu...