Discussion Questions: Luke 15:25-32

For the message, A Temper Tantrum at Gods Party given by Pastor John Ferguson
at New City Church of Calgary on September 25, 2016
These discussion questions are designed primarily to help you apply the message from the Scriptures
by helping you think through application to your personal life, your church life, and your citys life.
You can use these by yourself for reflection, or with your family or small group for discussion.
To review the sermon, go to NewCityChurch.ca/sermons

Introduction:
Pray. Take a moment to pray asking God to guide you in reflecting upon the Scripture text.
Read the text. Since this our text (Luke 15:25-32), read 15:1-2, 11-24 as well as 25-32.
The bottom line from the sermon:
When our hearts are out of sync with Gods celebrating heart,
our lives begin to shrink and stink.
Questions:
1. How does this text speak to your heart?

What grabs your attention in this text? How are you challenged, convicted, encouraged?

How does this text help me understand the Good News of Jesus?

What kind of me is this text calling me to become?

2. How does this text speak to us as a church community?

How is this text inviting us to participate in a community that exists for something greater than our own
wants and needs?

How do we need to change as a church community if we are to live out this text in our city?
What might it look like for us to join the celebration when someone comes home to the Father?
What is the cost if we are not transformed by this text?
3. How does this text speak to our city?
How does this text help us understand Gods mission in the city?
What kind of new life / future in Christ is this text calling our city to experience?
Conclusion:

What is the one thing you want to take away from this study to remember or to make a change in your
life? How does this text help you understand your need for Jesus? How does this text challenge you to
follow him?
It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother
was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.
~ Luke 15:32