Sermon-Based Small Group

The sermon-based small group meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Each week, we discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon and related life application questions. Everyone is welcome!

Questions from the Message - Matthew 20:29-34

1. What is telling you to be quiet? The crowd tried to silence the blind men, but it didn't stop Jesus from hearing them.

2. What do you want Jesus to do for you? The same question He asked them, He asks you today.

Discussion Questions

1. Read Matthew 20:29-34. What stands out to you that you hadn't noticed before?

2. The blind men had never seen Jesus, yet they called Him "Lord, Son of David". What did they know about Him, and how?

3. The crowd that told them to be quiet was following Jesus. Why can pressure to stay silent come from people who look spiritual?

4. Which voice do you hear most often: what people will think, shame, pride, past disappointment, doubt that He'll stop waiting until you've got it together, or fear of the answer?

5. Jesus stopped on His way to Jerusalem for two people the crowd wanted silenced. What does that say about how He responds to our cries?

6. Why do you think Jesus asked, "What do you want Me to do for you?" How is the blind men's answer different from James and John's mother's answer in verses 20-21?

7. What does it look like to keep coming to Jesus when the answer hasn't come yet? What helps you in those seasons?

8. The men followed Jesus after they were healed. Where do you tend to say thanks and move on? What's one step you can take this week to stay close to Him?