Standout Moments
This sermon opens with the Beatitudes and stretches across three chapters.
What is the Sermon on the Mount? (Matthew 5–7)
Jesus curses this plant for bearing no fruit.
What is the fig tree? (Mark 11:12–14; Matt 21:18–22)
When Jesus says to a leper, “I am willing,” and heals him, He shows this attribute.
What is compassion / willingness to restore? (Mark 1:40–42)
Jesus’ hometown where He grew up.
What is Nazareth? (Luke 4:16)
From “You are the salt of the earth… light of the world,” name one practical way you’ll be salt or light this week.
Jesus’ first recorded miracle.
What is turning water into wine? (John 2:1–11)
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” What “temple” was He talking about?
What is His body / His resurrection? (John 2:19–21)
Before healing the paralytic, Jesus forgives his sins, revealing this about His identity.
What is authority to forgive sins? (Mark 2:1–12)
List the order the four gospels were completed.
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
After calling Matthew (Levi), Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners. Share one wise way you’ll spend time with people far from God.
Jesus’ face shines like the sun while Peter, James, and John look on.
What is the Mount of Transfiguration? (Matt 17; Mark 9; Luke 9)
A father runs to embrace his returning son and throws a feast, to his older brother’s frustration.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son? (Luke 15:11–32)
Feeding the five thousand shows these aspects of God’s character. Name one.
What is provision / compassion / power? (Matt 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)
From the Parable of the Sower, name one habit this week to be “good soil.”
Jesus models servant leadership with this shocking act.
What is washing the disciples’ feet? (John 13:1–17)
Jesus says you must “hate” father and mother to follow Him. What does He mean?
What is loving Jesus above all? (Luke 14:26)
“I am the Good Shepherd.” Name one thing this reveals about His care.
What is sacrificial care / knows His own / protects and leads? (John 10:11–18)
The high priest who was over Jesus’ late-night trial.
Who is Caiaphas? (Matt 26:57–68)
Quote one line from the Lord’s Prayer and how you’ll practice it in the next 7 days.
The garden where Jesus prays, “Not my will, but yours be done.”Was this gospel finished first, second, third or fourth?
What is Gethsemane? (Matt 26; Mark 14; Luke 22)
Give one reason Jesus Himself gives for teaching in parables.
What is to reveal truth to those with ears and conceal it from the hard-hearted / fulfill prophecy / prompt seeking? (Matt 13:10–17)
On the cross Jesus says, “Father, forgive them,” showing this attribute.
What is mercy / forgiveness toward enemies? (Luke 23:34)
The Roman governor who authorized the crucifixion.
Who is Pontius Pilate? (Matt 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 18–19)
One step you’ll take this month toward the Great Commission (share, invite, mentor, serve).