The Glorious Christ • 5.09.21

05/09/21 • 19 min

Sermon

The Glorious Christ
Matthew 17:1-13
Reasons to marvel at Jesus’ transfiguration

What is the significance of Christ’s glory coming from within?
What hope does the resurrection glory of Christ provide us?
- How does this hope equip you to face your current life circumstances?
What is your response to Jesus? What do you think about him? Do you think about him?
What hinders your growth and witness as a follower of Jesus?
What would it look like to value living for Christ over worldly gain?
Re-read Hebrews 2:9-10. Who gets to enjoy glory because Christ went to the cross?
- How will you allow these truths to change the way you think and live this week?

Monthly Need - $31,667
May Total Giving - $7,246

The Glorious Christ
Matthew 17:1-13
Reasons to marvel at Jesus’ transfiguration

What is the significance of Christ’s glory coming from within?
What hope does the resurrection glory of Christ provide us?
- How does this hope equip you to face your current life circumstances?
What is your response to Jesus? What do you think about him? Do you think about him?
What hinders your growth and witness as a follower of Jesus?
What would it look like to value living for Christ over worldly gain?
Re-read Hebrews 2:9-10. Who gets to enjoy glory because Christ went to the cross?
- How will you allow these truths to change the way you think and live this week?

Monthly Need - $31,667
May Total Giving - $7,246

A Necessary Death
Matthew 16:21-28
Straight talk about God’s redemptive plan

How do you think you would respond if the man you’d devoted your life to following told you he was on his way to die?
Why was the death of Jesus necessary? What hope does his death provide?
How has your focus or thinking been consumed by your desires rather than God’s will/ways?
- How does this wrong focus hinder your willingness to follow Christ?
Have you ever consciously chosen to count the cost of following Christ? If not, what is stopping you?
- If so, what did that process look like for you? What changes have come into your life since then?
How does knowing the eternal outcome of this decision help you in the present moment?

Monthly Need - $31,667
April Total Giving - $37,293

Mountain-Moving Faith
Matthew 17:14-27
Cultivating a faith that glorifies God and changes us

Where do you see evidence of “little” faith in your life?
- What is the next step in lamenting/confessing it so that you are positioned to grow?
How are you intentionally cultivating relationships in your life that challenge you to pursue Christ?
Why is it important to realize great faith is not dependent on me but God?
- How do you respond to Grant Osborne’s comment: “Even the smallest amount of God-centered living can accomplish incredible things”?
How are you actively setting your focus on your great God each day?
Which of the following do you need to focus on this week to partner with Jesus in his mission?
- Consider how God is redeeming your suffering
- Consider God’s character that informs all he does
- Consider God’s Word for the promises he makes
Are there any freedoms/rights that you need to lay down right now because it is hindering your ministry to others? What would it look like to live humbly this week?