The Gospels • Set 7
Discussion & Heart Check Questions
Small group discussion questions and accountability tools designed to help disciples grow in their love for God, connect with others, serve others, and share the gospel.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus calls His disciples to live with sincere devotion, undivided trust, generous love, humble discernment, and obedient faith.
As you read, watch how Jesus teaches about truthfulness, loving enemies, giving, prayer, fasting, treasure, worry, judging others, the narrow way, false teachers, and building life on His words.
This Set’s Readings
- Matthew 5:33–48 — Truthfulness, Generous Love, and Loving Enemies
- Matthew 6:1–18 — Giving, Prayer, Fasting, and Sincere Devotion
- Matthew 6:19–34 — Treasure, Trust, and Freedom from Worry
- Matthew 7:1–14 — Humble Discernment and the Narrow Way
- Matthew 7:15–29 — False Teachers, True Obedience, and Building on Jesus’ Words
The Gospels • Set 7
Small Group Discussion Questions
Icebreaker
- Have you ever tried to build or fix something and realized the foundation mattered more than you expected?
Digging Into the Text
- In Matthew 5:33–48, Jesus teaches truthfulness, generous love, and love for enemies. Which of these teachings feels most challenging, and why?
- Jesus tells His disciples to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. What does this reveal about the heart of the Father?
- In Matthew 6:1–18, Jesus warns against practicing righteousness to be seen by others. Why is hidden devotion so important in the Christian life?
- What does the Lord’s Prayer teach us about our relationship with God, our daily dependence, and our need for forgiveness?
- Jesus says we cannot serve both God and money. What are some ways treasure can quietly capture the heart?
- In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus tells His disciples not to worry. What does worry often reveal about what we are trusting?
- How can we practice humble discernment without becoming judgmental toward others?
- Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount by contrasting two gates, two trees, two claims, and two foundations. What is He pressing His hearers to decide?
Leader Note
Matthew 5:33–7:29 brings the Sermon on the Mount to its conclusion. Jesus is not describing a casual or superficial faith. He calls His disciples to sincere devotion before God, generous love toward others, undivided trust in the Father, humble discernment, and obedient faith that builds life on His words.
Love God
- Where do you feel Jesus calling you to deeper sincerity in your devotion to God?
- What has been competing for your trust, attention, or treasure this week?
- How does knowing your Father sees, knows, and provides strengthen your faith?
Connect with Others
- Is there anyone you need to love, forgive, pray for, or seek peace with this week?
- How can this group help one another practice humble discernment instead of harsh judgment?
- Where do you need encouragement to obey Jesus even when His teaching feels difficult?
Serve Others
- How can you practice generosity this week without seeking attention or praise?
- What is one practical way you can love someone who is difficult to love?
Share the Gospel
- How can a life marked by sincere devotion, love, and trust point others toward Jesus?
- Who is one person you can pray for and move toward with the hope of Jesus this week?
Closing Challenge
Jesus calls His disciples to live with sincere devotion, undivided trust, generous love, humble discernment, and obedient faith.
The Sermon on the Mount ends with a clear question: will we merely hear Jesus’ words, or will we build our lives on them?
What is one specific teaching of Jesus from this set that you need to put into practice this week?
Weekly Heart Check
Love God
- How has your time with God been this week?
- Have your giving, prayer, fasting, or spiritual habits been aimed at pleasing God or impressing people?
- What worry, treasure, or desire has been competing for your trust?
- Where is Jesus calling you to obey rather than merely listen?
Connect with Others
- Have your relationships reflected truthfulness, forgiveness, mercy, and love this week?
- Is there anyone you need to forgive, encourage, confess to, pray for, or reconcile with?
- Have you judged others harshly while ignoring something God wants to address in you?
Serve Others
- How have you used your time, gifts, or resources to serve others this week?
- Is comfort, worry, greed, resentment, or desire for recognition keeping you from serving faithfully?
Share the Gospel
- Did your words, attitude, love, or actions point anyone toward Jesus this week?
- If so, what happened?
- If not, who is one person you can intentionally pray for and move toward this week?
Honest Accountability
- What worry, sin, resentment, hypocrisy, greed, fear, or hidden motive has been most difficult this week?
- Is there anything hidden that needs to be brought into the light?
- What is one thing you need prayer for today?
Leave a Reply