Continuing our Sermon on the Mount series, we take a look at how Jesus viewed scripture, and how that should shape how His followers do.
Discussion Questions:
1. What does it mean that Jesus "fulfilled" the Law, and why is that important for us today?
- Follow-up: If Jesus fulfilled the Law, why should we still care about reading and obeying the Bible?
- Follow-up: How does understanding that the whole Bible points to Jesus change the way we read it?
2. How do people today pick and choose parts of the Bible to follow, and why is that dangerous?
- Follow-up: Have you ever been tempted to ignore certain parts of Scripture because they seem outdated or uncomfortable?
- Follow-up: What’s the difference between obeying God’s Word out of love versus out of fear or pressure?
3. What is the difference between legalism and true obedience to God?
- Follow-up: Jesus called out the Pharisees for focusing on rules instead of the heart—how can we make sure we don’t fall into that trap?
- Follow-up: Are there areas in your life where you obey God just because you "have to" rather than because you truly want to? How can that change?
